earlobe

noun

ear·​lobe ˈir-ˌlōb How to pronounce earlobe (audio)
: the pendent part of the ear of humans or some domestic chickens

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The Benefits of Open-Ear Earbuds Open-ear earbuds refer to wireless earphones that clip onto your earlobe rather than inside or over it. Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 The outer ear includes the visible earlobe and ear canal. Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 16 July 2025 The fastener ensures a comfortable fit and prevents the charm from weighing the earlobe down. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025 In 2018, Kris also underwent an earlobe reduction during an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for earlobe

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of earlobe was circa 1785

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“Earlobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earlobe. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

earlobe

noun
ear·​lobe ˈi(ə)r-ˌlōb How to pronounce earlobe (audio)
: a part hanging down from the ear of human beings and some domestic chickens

Medical Definition

earlobe

noun
ear·​lobe ˈi(ə)r-ˌlōb How to pronounce earlobe (audio)
: the pendent part of the ear especially of humans

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