Headphone Definition

headphone
noun
  1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear; "it was not the typing but the earphones that she disliked"

"Headphone" in song lyrics

See how headphone is used in real songs:

  • "While I'm on the celly with the headphone"
    The Beatnuts f/ Miss Loca — Hood Thang
  • "Pump the Walkman do on the headphone"
    Diamond & the Psychotic Neurotics — Confused
  • "I see you Math, turn me up in the headphone"
    Mathematics f/ Allah Real, All Day, Bad Luck — Where's Brooklyn @?

Usage tips for "headphone"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "headphone" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for headphone to find words that pair well.

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