earbud

noun

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

Examples of earbud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Multiple Apple AirPods models have the lowest prices ever recorded, which is even more reason to take the plunge on a new pair of earbuds or headphones. Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 16 July 2024 For gaming, Perri attaches 14 electrodes to her scalp that read her brain’s reaction to specific thoughts to initiate cognitive activity, as well a pair of EEG earbuds that register pulsing of her ear muscles to get a more direct physical response for certain actions. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024 She'd last been seen jogging in her neighborhood, leaving her cell phone and earbuds with a few strands of blonde hair attached to them. Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 18 June 2024 Nothing’s latest pair of wireless earbuds offer a lot for the price — including multipoint connectivity, Fast Pair (for Android), and ChatGPT integration — and can go toe to toe sound-wise with entry-level models from Apple, Samsung, and others. Brandon Widder, The Verge, 4 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for earbud 

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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 27 Jul. 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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