earbud

noun

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

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For just a hair under $100, the AeroClip open-earbuds are a spectacular choice for your next set of workout or everyday buds. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 These Rolling Stones earbuds are limited to just 5,000 units worldwide. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Our earbuds have already trained us to think of music as a private escape from reality. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Headphones are a great option, especially ones that are more visible (rather than earbuds). — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 July 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

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

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