Definition

An opening in the outer part of the ear that leads to the ear canal, or a hole made in the earlobe for earrings.

Example

She had a small diamond stud in her earhole.

Conversation

I just got my ears pierced, and it hurt a bit near the earhole.

Ouch! I remember my first time; it was a little scary, right?

Yeah, but now I love wearing earrings, even if the earhole was sensitive at first.

That's awesome! It really adds a nice touch to your look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Earhole → The word is formed from "ear" (from Old English "eare", meaning the organ of hearing) and "hole" (from Old English "hol", meaning an opening or hollow space). The term "earhole" refers to the opening of the ear, where sound enters.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'ear' as the organ for hearing and 'hole' as an opening — together, they describe the opening of the ear.

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