earbud

noun

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

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Soundcore, the audio sub-brand of Anker Innovations, has announced the launch of a new flagship pair of wireless earbuds. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds $249 $169 at Amazon When the gate area inevitably descends into chaos, slip in these noise-canceling earbuds to tune it all out. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025 Lily, there’s a shot of Cécile just untangling her earbuds. Abigail Lee, Variety, 2 May 2025 For wireless earbuds that drop into a case to charge, make sure the lower ends of the earbuds are free of debris as well. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025 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 23 May. 2025.

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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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