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

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 ($249) use silicone tips that fit into your ear canal to create a seal against outside sound. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Higher ear humidity could lead to changes in your ear microbiome, or the collection of microorganisms that live in your ear canal, Nieman said. — Julia Landwehr, HEALTH, 14 Sep. 2026

The open-ear clip-on design reduces pressure in the ear canal, making the earbuds ideal for extended workdays, commuting, walking and other activities where users want to stay connected to their music and surroundings. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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

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