earbud

noun

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

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It’s meant for those travelers who cannot seem to keep their chargers, earbuds, cables, and other small electronic accessories neat and organized, and the little pouch—designed with one mesh zip pocket and two mesh slip pockets—is an easy solution. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 Woot is offering a stellar deal on Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds that offer active noise cancellation, IPX4 protection against sweat, and compatibility with iOS and Android. Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 23 Feb. 2026 Strangely, the venue also banned items like keys, laptops, cosmetics, and earbuds from entry. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026 The earbuds are now about 11% slimmer, too, shaped more closely to the inner ear for improved stability. New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026 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 27 Feb. 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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