How to Use headphone in a Sentence

headphone

noun
  • Here are the projects that lived rent free in my home and in my headphones.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The stranger in the window seat pulled a single headphone out his ear.
    CNN, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Add in a pleasing makeover and one of the best pairs of headphones just got better.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The battery lasts two full days, and there's a headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
  • There was no one there, just the two of us, one headphone listening to it.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The headphones are now available on beats.com and retail for $250.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 Sep. 2023
  • In the clip, the pair took turns singing popular songs while the other donned a pair of headphones.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
  • There's a lot to love about these noise-canceling, over-the-ear headphones.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 21 June 2023
  • The headphones hold a charge for up to 20 hours, and can also be stored in the carrying case when not in use.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Prime Big Deal Days is chock-full of the brand’s watches, laptops, headphones, and tablets on sale.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Chris said that none of the foam tips that came with his Sony headphones fit his ears properly.
    Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Just know there's no headphone jack, and the performance can be stuttery now and then.
    Haley Sprankle, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Many have bought headphones or music downloads, gas to drive places on a whim or, like Lee, fast food.
    Patrick O'Donnell, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2023
  • Everybody hears the same playlist at the same time, but the headphones give some measure of privacy.
    Brittanie Shey, Chron, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The first 25 people who go to the zone will receive free noise-reducing headphones.
    Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • From backpacks to headphones to tablets to laptops to clothing.
    Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Usually, that means 5 W. There's a headphone jack and a microSD slot.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 11 May 2023
  • From Bose headphones to Apple AirTags, these are my top picks starting at just $13.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024
  • On the cover was a cut-and-paste picture of an ’80s-style Walkman with orange foam headphones, like the unit worn by Peter Quill in the films.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The first earbuds, headphones, and speakers to include it will launch early next year.
    Chris Welch, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Since both the back and front sections are similar sizes, there’s plenty of space for a blanket, headphones, snacks, and a change of clothes.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2023
  • We’ve all been told to limit the volume on our headphones to protect our hearing.
    Josh Williams, New York Times, 9 June 2023
  • These noise-cancelling headphones are our favorite for the office.
    Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2023
  • For some reason, over the last year or so, almost all in-ear headphones suddenly leave my ears sore and scratchy.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Or, find even more pairs of headphones that are also on sale at Target right now below.
    Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2024
  • He was also given headphones to listen to a recording of a phone call between him and Sanders.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Other headphone makers like LG are getting in on it, too.
    Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 4 Jan. 2023
  • The Everyday shoulder bag is just big enough for lip oil, an iPhone, headphones, and a bundle of credit cards.
    Cortne Bonilla, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 July 2023
  • There are also some included sticky clips to keep wires close to the basket, as well as hooks on the outside of the legs for holding bags or headphones.
    Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Lead teacher Kyong Sun Kim stands at the front of the class and conducts while giving instructions through a headphone set.
    Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 5 May 2023

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