earlobe

noun

ear·​lobe ˈir-ˌlōb How to pronounce earlobe (audio)
: the pendent part of the ear of humans or some domestic chickens

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After making a centimeter-long incision under the chin and, in some cases, two additional poke holes, one behind each earlobe, doctors insert a steel cannula to break up and suction out excess fat. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024 Trump was shot in the earlobe in a near-miss that is being investigated as an assassination attempt, federal and Pennsylvania state officials confirmed late Saturday. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 13 July 2024 Diamonds dangled from her wrist and earlobes, but her 20 to 30-carat cushion-cut engagement ring from Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos stole the spotlight. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 Now, the snippet of Band-Aid is basically layered between the backside of your earlobe and the earring back. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for earlobe 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of earlobe was circa 1785

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“Earlobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earlobe. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

earlobe

noun
ear·​lobe ˈi(ə)r-ˌlōb How to pronounce earlobe (audio)
: a part hanging down from the ear of human beings and some domestic chickens

Medical Definition

earlobe

noun
ear·​lobe ˈi(ə)r-ˌlōb How to pronounce earlobe (audio)
: the pendent part of the ear especially of humans

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