Synonyms for headphones
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A pair of cushioned speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.
Circumaural headphones enclose the ear, supra-aural headphones rest on the ear's surface, and earbuds are placed inside the ear.
Related words
- Word family
- headphone
Example sentences
- heads Tom and Mary shook their heads as they drove away.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| headphones | rising | |
| heads | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- cans1
- 5 letters
- heads1