temporal lobe

noun

: a large lobe of each cerebral hemisphere that is situated in front of the occipital lobe and contains a sensory area associated with the organ of hearing

Examples of temporal lobe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the American Brain Foundation, frontotemporal degeneration (also known as frontotemporal dementia), is a group of neurodegenerative disorders associated with changes in the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The disorder causes damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, affecting behavior, personality, and language. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

In humans, the temporal lobe plays a role in forming memories, mastering language, responding to visual cues such as familiar faces, and processing emotions. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

The condition encompasses a group of brain disorders primarily affecting the frontal and temporal lobes, areas associated with personality, behavior and language. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for temporal lobe

• bathrobe
• earlobe
• microbe
• wardrobe
• globe
• jobe
• probe
• robe
• strobe
• microprobe

Medical Definition

temporal lobe

noun

: a large lobe of each cerebral hemisphere that is situated in front of the occipital lobe and contains a sensory area associated with the organ of hearing