What is another word for earlobe?

Pronunciation: [ˈi͡ələ͡ʊb] (IPA)

The earlobe is a small piece of skin that hangs down from the ear. It is often adorned with earrings and is a common feature that people notice when talking face-to-face. Some synonyms for "earlobe" include lobe, earlobule, auricle, and lobule. The word "lobe" is a general term that can refer to different body parts, while "earlobule" is a less commonly used word to describe the small lobe. "Auricle" is a more anatomically correct term for the visible part of the ear, including the earlobe, and "lobule" specifically refers to the soft, fleshy part of the earlobe.

Synonyms for Earlobe:

What are the hypernyms for Earlobe?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Earlobe

Whereas the long, pendant earlobe is not the end in itself, nor is the long slit always permanent, yet the mutilation of the ear is permanent and desired.
"The Bontoc Igorot"
Albert Ernest Jenks
It should have come off his earlobe before he got on the train.
"An Apostate: Nawin of Thais"
Steven Sills

Word of the Day

Trochlear Nerve Disorders
Antonyms for the term "trochlear nerve disorders" are difficult to come up with because antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. "Trochlear nerve disorders" refers to a medi...