- a variation of earlobe.
ear lobe
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"Then, when you go to put it in your ear, pull on your ear lobe with the opposite hand to open up the ear canal, insert the earplug and let it fully expand."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
It’s common knowledge that tugging her ear lobe began as a message to her grandmother.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
In addition, screw-backs with round threads are less likely to become embedded in the ear lobe, which could result in a removal procedure.
From Fox News ● Dec. 1, 2021
That thud couldn’t shake the grin from one ear lobe to the other.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 2021
“Most afraid of. Hmmm,” Bull whispered, plucking at his left ear lobe.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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