: an earphone held over the ear by a band worn on the head—usually plural
So for the gamer to gain that "edge," he must have the best mouse, the smoothest mouse pad or the most sensitive headphones. Chris Yong
Strapping on cushy headphones the size of loaves of bread, I'd repeatedly listen to Mingus' "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" and the music of artists such as Jelly Roll Morton and Billie Holiday. Robert Wilder
also: a small earphone inserted into the ear : earbud
in-ear headphones
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIt’s the headphone thing that annoys people more than anything else. Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 The microphone features controls for gain and zero-latency headphone volume monitoring. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Enlarge / Jabra's Elite 45h may be the best value headphone deal for Prime Day. Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022 The show opens by introducing us to an enthusiastic, headphone-wearing member of ARMY, the name of the fandom associated with K-pop group BTS. Andy Meek, BGR, 27 June 2022 The brand has long been at, or near the top, of the headphone game, and the QuietComfort 45 over-ear set are the most comfortable it's ever made (even compared to the newest Bose 700 model). Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2022 However, a noise-cancelling headphone set would work for any dad, tech-savvy or not. Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 2 June 2022 Cool kids can swap out the detachable headphone covers to customize the look of their gear, and wearers will get 45 hours of playtime when the device is fully charged. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2022 The headphone-eye mask combo is made of premium-grade cotton and memory foam with a smooth silk lining and is available in nine colors, including classic black, blue, and pink.EW.com, 21 Apr. 2022 See More