# earbud

Pronunciation: say "EER-bud" US /ˈiɹ.bʌd/, UK /ˈɪə.bʌd/

## Noun

1. A small earphone made to sit in the ear canal, used with portable audio devices.
   - Simple: A tiny speaker that fits inside your ear to play sound from a phone or music player.
   - _He slipped an earbud into place and started the podcast._
   - _The new earbuds pair automatically with her phone._
2. Alternative form of ear bud. — Alternative form of ear bud.
   - Simple: Alternative spelling of ear bud. It means the same thing, just written as one word.
   - _He pulled an earbud out to hear the boarding announcement._
   - _Her earbud kept slipping loose during the workout._

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