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

Cue designs that turn the alligator into articulated geometries that rest against the collarbone, dangle from earlobes or curl around fingers and wrists. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Sitting beside Nicole Kidman, Robbie sported her bob in a deep side part, slicked and flicked out to touch her earlobes. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Tilt your head from side to side and pull gently on your earlobe to help water escape. — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 30 July 2026

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

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