earbud

noun

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

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Keep reading to discover travel gear like luggage, earbuds, and more for a fraction of the original price. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025 Alexa is built into products such as smart speakers, Amazon’s Fire TVs and earbuds. Haleluya Hadero and Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025 Whether listening to music, catching up on her favorite podcasts, or zoning in while studying, these earbuds are practically glued to her ears. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 19 Feb. 2025 There are also affordable finds in the tech category like popular wireless earbuds, which are going for $13. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 14 Feb. 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 10 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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