earbud

noun

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

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The one fault with these earbuds is the limited battery life. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025 There are more nuanced noise-cancelling earbuds on the market, but none at this price. PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025 On Sunday, the companies are launching the Bose x Kendra Scott Ultra Open earbuds exclusively at Target, merging fashion and technology. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 These Apple AirPod Pro 2 earbuds, on sale for $170, have earned over 30,000 five-star ratings from shoppers for their comfort, sound quality, and, of course, noise-cancelling capability. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 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

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

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