Auriculare is the Latin word for an earphone. Some of the common synonyms for auriculare include earbuds, headphones, earpieces, and in-ear headphones. Other alternatives to auriculare are earphones, canalphones, earpods, and earplugs. While these words have similar meanings with auriculare, they may have different designs, sizes, and functionalities. Earbuds, for example, are small and may fit inside the ear canal snugly. Headphones, on the other hand, have larger speakers and may encompass the ear entirely, blocking outside noise. Ultimately, all of these words are used to describe devices that allow for listening to music or answering phone calls privately without disturbing others.