earbud

American  

[eer-buhd] / ˈɪərˌbʌd /

noun

1. a small earphone that fits in the ear.

   the best earbuds for your cell phone.

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earbud British  

/ ˈɪəˌbʌd /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of earbud

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

Example Sentences

Co-produced by Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, the album was made for the earbud era.

From Salon

When I called out, they pulled an earbud halfway out and said, “Sorry, I just have to get to class.”

From Slate

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

From New York Times

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

From New York Times

There’s also the earbud issue.

From Seattle Times