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

I suspect it will be a while before I get excited over wireless earbuds.

From TechCrunch

That’s good if you never want to take your earbuds out of your ears.

From Popular-Science

But, packing your ears full of earbuds and blocking out the outside world is a good way to get yourself mashed by a vehicle you never heard coming.

From Popular-Science

I really dig the design of these things, overall, from the illuminating metal charging case with its sliding lid to the earbuds themselves.

From TechCrunch

That’s especially true right now, as holiday shoppers look to reviews to help make decisions about which TVs, wireless earbuds, home security systems, or air fryers to buy.

From Search Engine Watch

The exclusive packages, which include glass, a frame and shade, a mono earbud, and a case, will launch June 23.

From The Daily Beast