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

All of the above meant working with prosthetics, like smaller teeth, a fake nose and elongated earlobes, which would emphasize Gladys’s predatory, avian quality. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

You’ll be tempted to revel in the earrings’ drop silhouette and chunky nature, which is a trend that comes straight off fall 2025 runways and onto your earlobes. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025

To reduce the likelihood of irritation, take your earrings out and clean them (and your earlobes) at least once a week with rubbing alcohol, soap and water, or jewelry cleaner. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025

On-ear headphones: Smaller than over-ear, the cups of these headphones rest on your earlobe. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1785, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earlobe

• bathrobe
• microbe
• niobe
• 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