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headphones

British  
/ ˈhɛdˌfəʊnz /

plural noun

  1. Informal name: cans.  an electrical device consisting of two earphones held in position by a flexible metallic strap passing over the head

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"Even when I was warming up backstage with headphones on I could hear the crowd, I knew it would be fun," Fear told the media conference afterwards.

From BBC

Since its founding, the Cupertino tech giant has attracted millions of fans who buy its laptops, smartphones, headphones and smart watches.

From Los Angeles Times

Each doll comes with a pink fidget spinner to reduce stress and improve focus, and noise-cancelling headphones to block out background sounds and therefore limit sensory overload.

From BBC

Then I put on my headphones and start browsing.

From Salon

Don’t bother trying to adjust your TV or headphones, or calling your doctor for a tinnitis check.

From Los Angeles Times

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