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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Chickens with white feathers and white earlobes usually lay white eggs. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 Oct. 2025 Her wrist was adorned with a Rolex, her neck and earlobes with diamonds and pearls. Julia Ioffe, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025 Made in Italy, the beauts are marked by incredible attention to detail and top craftsmanship, because every part of your body deserves to be treated with something this chic — earlobes included. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025 No facial piercings aside from earlobes are allowed. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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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