earbud

noun

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

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Theses IEMs have a specification with a noticeable sonic uplift compared to many regular wireless earbuds or wired headphones on the market. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Finally, go ahead and chop 44% off the Google Pixel Buds Pro wireless earbuds for filling commutes or jogs with bold bass, hushed background noise with ANC, and hands-free Google Assistant commands. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025 With up to 36 hours of listening time, these earbuds will easily last the duration of your flight and probably your return flight, too. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025 To the person ticked off about people playing videos in waiting rooms… bring your own earbuds and play music/videos. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 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 4 Jul. 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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