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earphones

NOUN
device for hearing sound
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Their unobtrusive placement complements their immersive musicality, hitherto only possible outdoors with high-end earphones or headphones connected to sophisticated digital acoustic conversion equipment costing a bundle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

She still packs corded earphones for in-flight entertainment systems along with Apple AirPods Pro 3, which she loves for their size and noise-canceling capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

The wireless earphones will feature "Live Translation," which allows users to hear in their preferred language on their AirPods.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2025

Each participant wore earphones to hear both their taps and their partner's taps, and they had to anticipate their partner's movements.

From Science Daily Apr. 23, 2024

I insert my earphones and press play on my iPod.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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