earbud

noun

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

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Sashko had his earbuds in and was listening to music. James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026 The company last rolled out new earbuds at the end of last year, adding a heart-rate monitor akin to the one in the Apple Watch. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026 Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are currently rolling out major markdowns on everything from wireless earbuds to everyday gadgets and travel-friendly finds. ABC News, 8 May 2026 According to his family and prosecutors, Goodson was holding a bag of Subway sandwiches in one hand and his keys in the other, and was listening to music through earbuds when he was killed. CBS News, 8 May 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 15 May. 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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