earbud

noun

ear·​bud ˈir-ˌbəd 

: a small earphone inserted into the ear

Examples of earbud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, according to anonymous sources subsequently cited by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple won’t release a new version of its earbuds until 2027. — Mark Yarm, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

The Earbuds 4 Pro add an in-ear PPG sensor like modern earbuds sold by Sennheiser, Bose, Apple, and others to measure real-time stress, fatigue, and recovery levels. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026

This information will be logged in Find Hub, which has thus far been used for locating phones, earbuds, and tracker tags. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

Your case often tends to be dirtier than the earbuds—don’t forget to clean it. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 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