earbud

noun

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

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Check out PCMag audio expert Tim Gideon's list of the best earbuds for running in 2026, and take your pick. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026 Also, Sonos doesn’t make headphones, but Bose does, in styles including over-ear, noise-canceling, sport, wireless and earbuds. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 Anker will release full earbuds product details, as well as additional AI-powered features, at Anker Day on May 21. John Higgins, The Verge, 22 Apr. 2026 Sensors in phones and wearable devices, such as earbuds and rings, collect ever more sensitive details. Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earbud. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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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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