earbud

noun

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

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The earbuds have touch controls, which aren’t as good as physical buttons. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 And now that the earbuds are on super-sale, there’s never been a better time to gift them. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 Plus, enjoy 24% off the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds, offering powerful sound, customizable ANC, and up to 24 hours of playtime! Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Oct. 2024 All the headphones and earbuds featured in this article were top performers in their respective categories. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 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 Dec. 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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