earbud

noun

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

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Tribit is an audio brand that makes a range of affordable wireless earbuds, headphones and Bluetooth speakers. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 After talking a bit with Gael, who agrees to come back to Barcelona from her surfing trip, Nathan finds V crying on her back on the swim platform, earbuds on. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026 And a number of companies are also making hearing aids and earbuds that are compatible with Auracast. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 These encompass the Via Con Me Scent to Go, a multifunctional leather holder with a perfumable ceramic stone that doubles as a wireless earbuds case; the Tazza Totem and Cappuccino Cup Holder designed for candles; the Buonanotte candle snuffer and the Zic wick trimmer, among others. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 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 2 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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