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 Visitors are encouraged to bring earbuds and other audio hookups for listening on mobile devices. Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024 The earbuds would have similar AI capabilities as Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, including the ability to translate foreign languages and identify surrounding objects—minus the lenses and frames. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 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 29 May. 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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