earbud

noun

ear·​bud ˈir-ˌbəd How to pronounce earbud (audio)
: a small earphone inserted into the ear

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Amazon The Nothing Ear (a) earbuds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are the best earbuds for most people. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 3 June 2025 The situation took a turn when Amy accidentally ruined her earbuds in the wash. Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 June 2025 The Beats Fit Pro earbuds are designed with flexible, secure-fit wingtips to stay in place through runs, HIIT classes, commutes, and everything in between. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025 Bose’s QuietComfort lineup is its most premium series for headphones and earbuds. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for earbud

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First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of earbud was in 1984

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“Earbud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earbud. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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earbud

noun
ear·​bud ˈi(ə)r-ˌbəd How to pronounce earbud (audio)
: a small earphone inserted into the ear

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