Electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear. Synonyms:earpiece, headphone, phone.
... a moment. "All right. Coming over." She stood up, replacing the earphone. "Office tangle," she explained. "Guess they feel I'm fluffing, now I'm back. I'll get back here as soon as it's straightened out. Oh, ... — Legacy • James H Schmitz
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