How to Use earbud in a Sentence

earbud

noun
  • There’s no free pair of earbuds, though.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The mics on the earbuds pick up my voice loud and clear.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Here’s what’s been leaked about the look of the earbuds.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • His cellphone and earbuds were found at the scene.
    — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
  • These earbuds give me a nice middle ground.
    — Ayana Underwood, Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Enter, earbuds that work best for phone calls.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
  • That's when your cheap earbuds wave the white flag in defeat.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That means no earbuds or headphones.
    — John Shumway, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • With up to eight hours of battery life, the earbuds will get you through work or school.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
  • This is a great deal for everyday earbuds that do it all.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This is a great deal for everyday earbuds that do it all.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • There’s an inescapable pop song that blasts from cars, parks and even earbuds on the bus.
    — Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2019
  • Between their phone, earbuds, and watch, there's a lot to keep track of and charge.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day Magazine, 17 May 2023
  • The Sony earbuds are right down the middle.
    — PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
  • So put in your earbuds and let the Games begin all over again.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 May 2020
  • Amazon Need a cheap pair of earbuds to not think too much about?
    — Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Lightly dampen it and wipe down the cord and body of each earbud.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2022
  • The main bulk of the earbud sticks out a bit, while the ear tip slides into your ear canal.
    — Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, 26 July 2019
  • There are a lot of good-looking headphones and earbuds out there.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Last year, these were our pick for the best true wireless earbuds overall.
    — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2020
  • Google is also bringing hands-free tools to pick up the phone on your earbuds.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • There’s even a channel to thread your earbuds through to avoid tangles.
    — David Weiss, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2015
  • The Buds 3 Pro prove earbuds don’t have to quit on you.
    — PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The earbuds look nice and have a comfortable fit.
    — PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The earbuds, at least to me just seem more comfortable and look less nerdy.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Steele climbed in the back, put in earbuds and fell asleep, attorneys said.
    — Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
  • These earbuds are now even more affordable now, so don't wait!
    — PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Many of us wear earbuds and headphones for hours at a time — sometimes even all day.
    — Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 24 May 2024
  • Treat the electronics with the same care as earbuds.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • At this price, these earbuds are totally worth it.
    — PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025

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