n. A listening device placed or worn in the ear, usually sold in pairs
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n. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Word Usage
"Razer has moved to an open-back, ear-encompassing headphone, which is good for those of us who don't like stuff actually sitting on our ears, and I personally think it helps with sound placement as well."