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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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