headphone
Pronunciation: [ˈhɛdˌfoʊn]
Word
Context: “electronics”
(noun) a small device you wear over or in your ears to listen to music or sounds from a computer or phone. They help you enjoy music without bothering anyone else.
Example
I put on my headphones to listen to my favorite songs while I study.
Example
Without my headphones, I can hear all the noise from the TV.
Example
Do you like to use headphones when you watch movies?
Context: “communication”
(noun) a device used in a professional setting, often with a microphone, that allows someone to listen and talk during phone calls or online meetings. They help you hear and be heard clearly.
Example
During the meeting, I wore my headphones so I could hear my team clearly.
Example
I struggled to follow the conversation without my headphones during the call.
Example
Are the headphones you have good for video calls?
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