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ear lobe

British  

noun

  1. the fleshy lower part of the external ear

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Q: The hole in my ear lobe had grown closed, and I wanted to wear earrings again.

From Seattle Times Dec. 6, 2023

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

“Most afraid of. Hmmm,” Bull whispered, plucking at his left ear lobe.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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