ear canal

noun

: the tubular passage of the outer ear leading to the tympanic membrane

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These devices sit behind your ear, with a tube that directs sound into the ear canal. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025 The device also shouldn’t be used for people with objective tinnitus, which originates from the ear canal as opposed to the brain. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 Occasionally, someone will ostentatiously pull the obstruction out of one ear canal with a roll of the eyes and look at you with an expression that suggests this better be worth it. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Apr. 2025 Before removing them, bend your head with your ear toward the floor to prevent them from getting stuck in your ear canal. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ear canal

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ear canal was in 1859

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“Ear canal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ear%20canal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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ear canal

noun

Medical Definition

ear canal

noun
: the tubular passage of the outer ear leading to the tympanic membrane
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