ear buds

Tiny personal speakers

Ear buds are small headphones that fit directly into the ear canal.

They're compact and portable, connected by wire or wireless to phones, computers, and other audio devices.

She popped in her ear buds and went for a run.

Also spelled earbuds.

Related

eartips · comfort fit · earbuds · hearing protection · sound isolation · noise-canceling · active noise cancellation · Bluetooth · tangled cords · speakers · USB-C · sleeve · eye protection · microphones · lanyard · charging cases · smartwatches · soundbars

Opposites
headphone form factor

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Audio device enclosing ears

studio headphones · DJ headphones · headset · on-ear headphones · noise-canceling headphones

audio delivery method

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Audio output devices

PA system · home theater · boombox · boom box · sound system

audio fidelity priority

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Accurate speakers for production

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G