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Handsfree vs Headphone - What's the difference?

handsfree | headphone |

As nouns the difference between handsfree and headphone

is that handsfree is a handsfree phone while headphone is a listening device placed or worn in the ear, usually sold in pairs.

As an adjective handsfree

is that can be used without using the hands, hands-free.

handsfree

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That can be used without using the hands, hands-free.
    • a handsfree phone

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A handsfree phone.

    • headphone

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A listening device placed or worn in the ear, usually sold in pairs
    • She handed me one headphone so I could listen too.

    Usage notes

    Also used as a noun modifier: e.g. headphone plug, headphone socket.