headphone
UK: ˈhɛdfəʊn | US: ˈhɛdfoʊn
n. a pair of small speakers worn over or in the ears for private listening to audio
The word "headphone" is a compound of "head" (Old English hēafod, referring to the upper part of the body) and "phone" (from Greek phōnē, meaning "sound" or "voice"). It emerged in the early 20th century as a practical term for audio devices worn on the head. The logic is straightforward: "head" indicates placement, while "phone" denotes sound transmission, combining to describe a personal listening device.
She put on her headphones to block out the noise.
Wireless headphones are convenient for workouts.
The studio headphones deliver high-quality sound.
He forgot his headphones and had to listen to music on speaker.
Noise-canceling headphones are perfect for long flights.