earlobe

noun

ear·​lobe ˈir-ˌlōb 

: the pendent part of the ear of humans or some domestic chickens

Examples of earlobe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Eye color, the shape of an earlobe, the pattern of a fingerprint — these are fixed early and stay fixed. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The musician got five stitches on his earlobe after a fan threw a phone at him while on stage. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026

No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light. — Literary Hub, 26 May 2026

Repairing the earlobe, Moody explains, marked a significant restoration, physically as well as emotionally. — Ethan Stone, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1785, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earlobe

• bathrobe
• microbe
• wardrobe
• globe
• jobe
• lobe
• probe
• robe
• strobe
• microprobe

Kids Definition

earlobe

noun

ear·​lobe ˈi(ə)r-ˌlōb 

: a part hanging down from the ear of human beings and some domestic chickens

Medical Definition

earlobe

noun

ear·​lobe ˈi(ə)r-ˌlōb 

: the pendent part of the ear especially of humans