earbud

noun

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

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Upgrade their sound by replacing their barely alive earbuds with these slick noise-cancelling headphones. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025 The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds are your ticket to premium sound with hard-hitting bass and crystal-clear mids and highs. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025 Packed with dual-chamber acoustic that offers super rich bass, these earbuds automatically play when placed in your ears. New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025 There are a variety of noise-canceling headphones available, from earbuds to over-ear options, based on your preferences and level of comfort. Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 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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