Earphone Meaning in English

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US

ˈiɹˌfoʊn/, /ˈɪɹˌfoʊn

EER-fohn

UK

ˈiəfəʊn

EER-fohn

Definition

A small device you wear in or over your ear to listen to music, a call, or other audio without disturbing others.

Usage & Nuances

'Earphone' is mostly used in technical or formal English; 'earphones' (plural) is more common in spoken language. 'Headphones' usually refers to larger, over-ear models. 'Earbuds' are a specific type of earphone that fits inside the ear. People may use 'earphones,' 'headphones,' and 'earbuds' interchangeably in conversation.

• Spanish: auricular - audífono
• Portuguese (BR): fone de ouvido
• Portuguese (PT): auscultador - auricular
• Chinese (Simplified): 耳机
• Chinese (Traditional): 耳機
• Hindi: इयरफोन
• Arabic: سماعة أذن
• Bengali: ইয়ারফোন
• Russian: наушник - наушники
• Japanese: イヤホン
• Vietnamese: tai nghe
• Korean: 이어폰
• Turkish: kulaklık
• Urdu: ایئرفون
• Indonesian: earphone - earphone (alat dengar)

Example Sentences

I bought new earphones yesterday.

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Please use your earphones in the library.

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My earphones are not working.

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Could you pass me your earphones for a minute?

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I can't find my earphones anywhere!

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She always wears earphones when she's on the train.

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