earbud

noun

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

Examples of earbud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For those who want a pair of earbuds without breaking the bank, the JLab Go Air are on sale at Woot. Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 31 May 2024 Steele climbed in the back, put in earbuds and fell asleep, attorneys said. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 Many of us wear earbuds and headphones for hours at a time — sometimes even all day. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 24 May 2024 Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) AirPods are the ultimate earbuds. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for earbud 

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Word History

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 6 Jun. 2024.

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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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