earbud

noun

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

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Some of the most popular brands are being marked down, such as luggage from Samsonite, Soundcore wireless earbuds, and more. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025 The earbuds will begin shipping in Europe on June 26, 2025, while U.S. consumers will have to wait until a little later in the summer. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 These wireless earbuds promise heavy bass, a long-lasting battery, and a sleek carrying case à la Apple AirPods. Clint Davis, People.com, 12 June 2025 Bloomberg's Mark Gurman had earlier tipped a redesign for the AirPods Pro 3 case and earbuds. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 June 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 20 Jun. 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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