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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All of the above meant working with prosthetics, like smaller teeth, a fake nose and elongated earlobes, which would emphasize Gladys’s predatory, avian quality. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025 You’ll be tempted to revel in the earrings’ drop silhouette and chunky nature, which is a trend that comes straight off fall 2025 runways and onto your earlobes. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025 To reduce the likelihood of irritation, take your earrings out and clean them (and your earlobes) at least once a week with rubbing alcohol, soap and water, or jewelry cleaner. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025 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 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 11 Sep. 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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