earlobe

American

[eer-lohb] / ˈɪərˌloʊb /

Or ear lobe

noun

the soft, pendulous lower part of the external ear.

Etymology

Origin of earlobe

First recorded in 1855–60; ear ¹ + lobe

Example Sentences

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The photo shows a bandage across the side of his face and a line of stitches from his earlobe to below his jaw.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025

Another, a close-up, showed stitch marks directly below his earlobe.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

Because continuous earlobe temperature has not been studied widely, the team also explored potential applications to guide future research.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

The mastoid process can easily be felt on the side of the head just behind your earlobe.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Lindsey rushed over to Colin, wiped the last flecks of chaw from his earlobe, and whispered into his ear.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

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