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earlobe

American  
[eer-lohb] / ˈɪərˌloʊb /
Or ear lobe

noun

  1. 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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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

Growing visibly nervous, he burped bizarrely, briefly pinched his earlobe and covered his face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2022

Like the color of your eyes or shape of your earlobe, the structure of your hairline is actually quite individual and says a great deal about you.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2021

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Four on his neck, three on his hands, and one on his left earlobe.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green