earbud

noun

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

Examples of earbud in a Sentence

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Word History

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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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