earbud

noun

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

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As their name suggests, these earbuds are best suited for use with Google’s Pixel phones, and support for iOS is limited. Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025 And, of course, teens will love tuning out the rest of the world with these five-star Bluetooth wireless earbuds. Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025 The most impressive aspect of these earbuds is the battery life. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Select Bose headphones and earbuds are over 40% off. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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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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