ear canal

noun

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

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Shokz Bluetooth Sport Headphones Deal The Shokz OpenRun uses the brand's eighth-gen bone conduction technology to vibrate sound through your cheekbones, keeping your ear canals open. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026 To use wax plugs, warm the wax between clean fingers and roll it into a ball that will cover your ear canal opening without falling into the canal. Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Apr. 2026 The listener’s pinna, the external part of the ear, and ear canal are a critical part of the playback system. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026 Whatever the style, they're designed to deliver satisfying sound while keeping your ear canals open to the sounds of the world around you. Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 8 Feb. 2026 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 15 May. 2026.

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ear canal

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Medical Definition

ear canal

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