earlobe

American  

[eer-lohb] / ˈɪərˌloʊb /

Or ear lobe

noun

1. the soft, pendulous lower part of the external ear.

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Etymology

Origin of earlobe

First recorded in 1855–60; ear ¹ + lobe

Example Sentences

“But you do have a spot of ketchup on the back of your earlobe.”

From Literature

The earlobe fern, with its pendulous, spore-bearing clusters.

From Literature

Before either Michael or Gibby could answer Ridge’s question, the piercing gun went off, sending a stud through the girl’s earlobe.

From Literature

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

It’s packed with jagged guitar lines and fiery melodies that nip hungrily at your earlobes.

From BBC