Definition

The soft, fleshy part at the bottom of the outer ear that hangs down.

Example

She wore a beautiful earring that dangled from her earlobe.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how some people have larger earlobes than others?

Yeah, it's interesting how that varies from person to person.

I read that some cultures even find big earlobes attractive.

That makes sense! They can really add character to a person's face.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Earlobe** → The word is formed from "ear" (from Old English *eare*, meaning the organ of hearing) and "lobe" (from Latin *lobus*, meaning a rounded projection or division). The term "earlobe" refers to the rounded projection of flesh at the bottom of the ear.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'ear' as the organ of hearing and 'lobe' as a rounded part — together, they describe the fleshy part at the bottom of the ear.

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