headphone

Everyday

Headphones are a pair of small speakers worn over or in the ears to listen to music or sound without other people hearing it. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, children use headphones for tablets, music and computer lessons. In science and health, loud sound through headphones can damage hearing, so keep the volume low. In safety, do not wear headphones while crossing roads or riding a bike, because you need to hear traffic. Phrases: put on headphones, wireless headphones, a pair of headphones, headphone jack.

Examples

• Put on your headphones for the reading app. tree →
• My headphones are wireless. tree →
• Turn the volume down to protect your ears. tree →
• Take your headphones off when crossing the road. tree →
• I can't find my headphones anywhere. tree →
• Plug the headphone cable into the tablet. tree →

Note

Usually plural: "My headphones are broken." The singular "headphone" is used before another noun: "headphone jack". Earbuds or earphones fit inside the ear. Health tip: if others can hear your music from your headphones, it is too loud.