earbud

noun

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

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This includes cellphones, smart watches, laptops, tablets and even wireless earbuds. Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 9 June 2026 Engineers now pack more computing power into watches, earbuds, and compact sensors than entire computers handled decades ago. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 June 2026 Some features that set these earbuds apart include the ability to turn on the in-app battery preservation feature, download updates and replace spare parts. George Yang, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 The latest Apple AirPods 3, a small but mighty set of earbuds with impressive sound quality and ergonomic cushioning, are quietly down to $200, while the newest MacBook Air has an impressive $200 discount. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 June 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 13 Jun. 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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