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 The Jabra Elite 10 is the flagship true wireless earbuds that competes directly with Apple AirPods Pro. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 5 June 2024 The wireless earbuds offer a ton of value for the price, including decent sound, five hours of battery life, a modest IP44 rating for water resistance, and the ability to use either earbud independently. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 1 June 2024 Meta has been toying with the idea of developing new wearable devices, including earbuds enhanced with artificial intelligence and mini cameras. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2024 And he’s got noise-canceling headphones and earbuds. Joanne Silberner, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 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 20 Jun. 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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