earbud

noun

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

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Nothing also released three versions of earbuds, analyzed by Forbes contributor Mark Sparrow, here. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The transparent shells of the Nothing Ear (a) earbuds feature a snug seal that traps punchy low-end that powers gym playlists. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025 Made with durable, water-resistant ripstop nylon, this wallet is spacious enough to keep your phone, passport, keys, credit cards, earbuds, and travel documents secure. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025 Motorola showed off new open-ear earbuds called Moto Buds Loop, complete with a Sound by Bose collab and Swarovski crystals embedded into the earbuds. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 Apr. 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 6 May. 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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