earbud

noun

ear·​bud ˈir-ˌbəd 

: a small earphone inserted into the ear

Examples of earbud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Our favorite earbuds of 2026 are all stellar contenders, but none of them are even close to today's price on the P31i. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Essentially, earbuds—or anything else that plugs up your ear canal for long periods of time—could lead to a greater buildup of wax if your body isn’t able to get rid of it. — Julia Landwehr, HEALTH, 14 Sep. 2026

The tiny earbuds masked nighttime noise but couldn’t play music, podcasts or audiobooks. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Apple says the new earbuds provide stronger Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

earbud

noun

ear·​bud ˈi(ə)r-ˌbəd 

: a small earphone inserted into the ear