ear canal

noun

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

Examples of ear canal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After a brief examination, Quinn recommended treatment with hand sanitizer applied into the ear canals during the visit and at home, according to a reprimand issued by the medical board July 16. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

However, AirPods, like all closed-ear designs, also cause ear canal fatigue under prolonged wear. — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ear canal

• chaparral
• ileal
• nonformal
• perceval
• rationale
• supernal
• urinal
• artisanal
• bal
• dal
• gal
• mal

Kids Definition

ear canal

noun

: auditory canal

Medical Definition

ear canal

noun

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