earlobe

noun

ear·​lobe ˈir-ˌlōb How to pronounce earlobe (audio)
: the pendent part of the ear of humans or some domestic chickens

Examples of earlobe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Scarring was practiced by Indigenous Australians, tribes in Africa and Asia stretched their necks, earlobes and lips, and a sect of Hindus still practice skin piercing and suspension rituals at religious festivals. Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 24 Aug. 2023 In addition, the Barbers Hill Independent School District superintendent said other Black students have received religious exemptions from the school’s dress code, which allows braids, locs, and twists but requires boys’ hair not to extend past their eyebrows or earlobes. Melissa Noel, Essence, 24 Jan. 2024 The robots themselves are also interesting designs, ranging from faceless automatons to more humanoid androids with whirring gears in place of earlobes. Christian Holub, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2023 According to the district dress code, boys may not wear long hair and must keep it shorter than their eyebrows and earlobes. Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023 For eight years, Raymond has been adding her touch of jewels and precious stones to the necks and earlobes of the aesthetically driven. Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 27 July 2023 Into the ’60s, chin, cheeks, neck and earlobe prosthetics were added. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2023 Darryl’s suspension was first reported by KTRK-TV, which reported that the district handbook says male students can’t have hair extending past the eyebrows and earlobes or below a shirt collar. Michael Williams, Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2023 Heavy gold jewelry encircled her neck and wrists and dangled from her nose and earlobes, so that every movement created a tinkling rustle of metal against metal. Amanda Taub, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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