Ear Buds

Pronunciation: /ɪr bʌdz/

Definitions of ear buds

noun an electronic device used for listening to audio

Example Sentences

A1 I use ear buds to listen to music on my phone.

A2 She always carries her ear buds in her bag so she can listen to music on the go.

B1 I prefer using ear buds over headphones because they are more portable.

B2 The new wireless ear buds have great sound quality and are comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

C1 The noise-cancelling feature on these ear buds is amazing and really helps me focus in loud environments.

C2 I invested in a high-end pair of ear buds and the audio experience is truly exceptional.

Examples of ear buds in a Sentence

formal The audiophile preferred using high-quality ear buds for listening to classical music.

informal I always carry my ear buds with me so I can listen to music on the go.

slang These new ear buds are lit, they have amazing sound quality!

figurative She always has her ear buds in, tuning out the world around her.

Grammatical Forms of ear buds

• past tense: used
• plural: ear buds
• comparative: more comfortable
• superlative: most popular
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: are using
• singular: ear bud
• positive degree: good
• infinitive: to use
• gerund: using
• participle: used

Origin and Evolution of ear buds

First Known Use: 1984 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'ear buds' originated from the combination of 'ear' referring to the body part and 'buds' referring to small protuberances or growths.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'ear buds' referred to small earphones that fit inside the ear canal. Over time, the term has become synonymous with in-ear headphones or earphones used for listening to audio devices.