earbud

[eer-buhd]

noun

1. a small earphone that fits in the ear.

   the best earbuds for your cell phone.

earbud

/ ˈɪəˌbʌd /

noun

1. a small earphone worn in the ear for use with audio devices

Word History and Origins

Origin of earbud¹

First recorded in 1980–85; ear ¹ + bud ¹

Example Sentences

“It was that earbud that provided geo-tracking right to the suspect’s Jensen Beach home,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

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Use one earbud to listen if you’re worried about keeping a partner awake.

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There’s also the earbud issue.

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“Forty percent of my students have at least one earbud in when they walk into class,” Black said.

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“The kids will set their phone in the holder to music and they’ll listen to music in class in one earbud.”

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