earbud

noun

ear·​bud ˈir-ˌbəd 

: a small earphone inserted into the ear

Examples of earbud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These Rolling Stones earbuds are limited to just 5,000 units worldwide. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Nothing Earbuds Deal Nothing Ear (a) earbuds are built for busy campus life, featuring 45dB Smart ANC that automatically adapts to cut out background library or coffee shop noise. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Our earbuds have already trained us to think of music as a private escape from reality. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Headphones are a great option, especially ones that are more visible (rather than earbuds). — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

earbud

noun

ear·​bud ˈi(ə)r-ˌbəd 

: a small earphone inserted into the ear