lobe

noun \ ˈlōb \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

Definition of lobe

: a curved or rounded projection or division; specifically : a usually somewhat rounded projection or division of a bodily organ or part

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Examples of lobe in a Sentence

the frontal lobe of the brain

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Vendors barked out pitches for Pikachu plushies, fidget spinners with strobing lobes, and Cosplay anime onesies for adults.

— taras grescoe, New York Times, "The Best Asian Food in North America? Try British Columbia," 4 June 2018
Lava lobes from Fissure 8 were advancing 100 yards an hour, the USGS said.

— amir vera, CNN, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano eruption has now destroyed more than 80 homes," 2 June 2018
Its first-year rosette resembles dandelion, with leaf lobes pointing back toward the leaf base, fine hair on both sides of the leaf and spines on the margins.

— margaret lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Know the proper ways to attack all of our plentiful weeds," 1 June 2018
Working around stems and avoiding the seedy center, slice straight downward to remove 4 lobes from each pepper.

— lauren schaefer, Bon Appetit, "Roasted Peppers with Parm Breadcrumbs," 7 May 2018
Anjum Shaik, 10, said her favorite part of the brain display was learning about the cerebral cortex and how each lobe has its own role.

— priscella vega, latimes.com, "Kids have learning on the brains — literally — at UC Irvine conference," 24 Apr. 2018
For people like me — born without a sports lobe — game shows represent television’s only reliable stream of pure winning.

— michael andor brodeur, BostonGlobe.com, "Squaring off while playing games on ‘Hip Hop Squares’," 23 Apr. 2018
The good news is that a few injections of hyaluronic-acid filler like Juvederm or Restylane Silk can help rebuild the ear's structure and plump up the lobe area.

— kelsey castañon, refinery29.com, "What It's Really Like To Get Earlobe Fillers For A Stretched Piercing," 2 May 2018
The extra padding also prevents your delicate lobes from ripping and provides more cushioning for heavy jewelry.

— talia abbas, SELF, "So, You Ripped a Hole in Your Earlobe—Here's How to Fix It," 1 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of lobe

Middle French, from Late Latin lobus, from Greek lobos

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LOBE Defined for English Language Learners

lobe

noun

Definition of lobe for English Language Learners

: a curved or rounded part of something (such as a leaf or a part of the body)

LOBE Defined for Kids

lobe

noun \ ˈlōb \

Definition of lobe for Students

: a rounded part

a lobe of a leaf

the lobe of the ear

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lobed

\ˈlōbd\ adjective

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lobe

noun \ ˈlōb \

medical Definition of lobe

: a curved or rounded projection or division: as

a : a more or less rounded projection of a body organ or part

the lobe of the ear

b : a division of a body organ (as the brain, lungs, or liver) marked off by a fissure on the surface

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