earbud

noun

ear·​bud ˈir-ˌbəd 

: a small earphone inserted into the ear

Examples of earbud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It's just released its Fairbuds 2 wireless earbuds, which can not only be fixed easily, but also improve on the original pair that came out in 2024. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Repairable, ethical phone brand Fairphone has released its second pair of earbuds. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026

With a 12-hour battery life, these earbuds will also last a good chunk of your day. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 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