earbud

noun

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

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Included in the after-Christmas sale are over-ear headphones and wireless earbuds for non-stop entertainment during workouts and travel. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025 These bluetooth earbuds have an attachment that fits securely around your ear, preventing them from flying out on flights, hikes, and runs. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 Amazon $170 $100 (41% off) Soundcore The best open earbuds are lightweight, comfortable, and stable with balanced sound and onboard touch controls. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 Dec. 2025 As Natalie walks away from Shayne, possibly for good, and as Venus and some entity named Gabby lunge for each other, Katie Maloney Schwartz Maloney plucks out her earbuds, pulls her sunglasses off her cunty little bob, closes her copy of The Shards, and packs up her bag. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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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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