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headphones

NOUN
device for hearing sound
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Lithium-ion batteries have become exceedingly common amid a proliferation of chargeable electronics, including smartphones, laptops, headphones, e-cigarettes, vacuums and e-bikes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"The younger generation expect it. You scan a QR code and get instant data transmitted to your phone, or pop your headphones into your ear and get the data spoken to you."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Participants in the study listened to a range of sounds through headphones while background noise played at the same time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The new over-ear headphones, built on Apple’s H2 chip, will include smart features, improved Active Noise Cancellation, and better sound quality, the company says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

I drag myself out of bed and put in my headphones.

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