Headphone ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Headphone ( noun )

A device for listening to audio that consists of a pair of small loudspeakers, one for each ear, that are held close to the ears by a band worn over the head.

Origin:

From the combination of the words "head" meaning on the head and "phone" meaning a device for listening to sound.

Examples:

1. He was listening to music through his headphones.
2. She used headphones to block out the noise while she worked.
3. The headphones had a built-in microphone for phone calls.
4. The headphones had a noise-canceling feature.
5. The headphones were wireless and connected to his phone via Bluetooth.

(As a verb)

Headphone ( verb )

A device for listening to audio that consists of a pair of small loudspeakers, one for each ear, that are held close to the ears by a band worn over the head.

Origin:

From the combination of the words "head" meaning on the head and "phone" meaning a device for listening to sound.

Examples:

1. He was listening to music through his headphones.
2. She used headphones to block out the noise while she worked.
3. The headphones had a built-in microphone for phone calls.
4. The headphones had a noise-canceling feature.
5. The headphones were wireless and connected to his phone via Bluetooth.