ear canal

noun

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

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Bose’s buds do a fine job of creating a seal in your ear canal without applying too much pressure. PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025 In-ear headphones: Also called earbuds, the tiny audio drivers fit into your ear canal. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025 Using the dropper or bulb syringe, carefully put five to 10 drops of the hydrogen peroxide solution into your ear canal. Sarah Hudgens, Health, 31 July 2025 This exceptional comfort comes from analyzing over 10,000 ear canal samples, paired with multiple sizes of soft, ergonomic open eartips. New Atlas, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ear canal

Word History

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 10 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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