earbuds

ear-buds · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Small headphones that fit inside the ear canals for listening to audio.

  2. 2.

    The pair of such devices typically sold together.

Related words

See also: earbud, earphones, headphones
Synonyms: earphones, in-ear headphones

Etymology

A modern compound from ear + buds, coined in the late 20th century. The term became widespread with the popularity of portable music players and smartphones.