Earbud

//ˈiɹ.bʌd// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small earphone designed to be placed in the ear canal for use with portable sound systems.

    "Both have ears plugged with earbuds, delightfully oblivious to the mayhem and destruction unfolding in the background of every shot: fire, car crashes, brain-hungry zombies!"

  2. 2
    Alternative form of ear bud. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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cotton swab

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"Both have ears plugged with earbuds, delightfully oblivious to the mayhem and destruction unfolding in the background of every shot: fire, car crashes, brain-hungry zombies!"

Related phrases

bud up

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