ear canal

noun

: the tubular passage of the outer ear leading to the tympanic membrane

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The eartips also add a thin layer of foam to their silicone shells compared with the AirPods Pro 2's completely silicone tips, which can improve the seal against your ear canal and further block out noise. PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025 The pods fit better after much new research into the various shapes of the human ear canal, Apple said. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025 The mom in the video is using steam to relieve discomfort directly through the ear canal. Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025 In-ear headphones: Also called earbuds, the tiny audio drivers fit into your ear canal. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ear canal

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First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ear canal was in 1859

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“Ear canal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ear%20canal. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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ear canal

noun

Medical Definition

ear canal

noun
: the tubular passage of the outer ear leading to the tympanic membrane
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