earbud

noun

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

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Sorry, over-ear headphones—earbuds are making a comeback in 2026. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026 The roomy interior can hold other must-haves like a portable charger, snacks, passport, earbuds, and more without the bulk. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026 Some states, including Georgia and Pennsylvania, permit the use of a single earbud for phone calls. Vanessa Countryman, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026 The earbuds, at least to me just seem more comfortable and look less nerdy. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 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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