earbud

noun

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

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Inside, there’s a pouch to neatly store your phone, passport, earbuds, and other small items. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 Headphones and earbuds are also prohibited during instructional time and must be stored away unless approved by school staff for educational purposes. Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025 The earbuds last up to eight hours of listening time with additional 24 hours with the charging case, making sure that your listening sessions won't end prematurely. PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025 An additional Type-C port draws power, and there's Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity on board for your wireless earbuds and headsets. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 31 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earbud. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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