Earlobe: meaning, definitions and examples
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earlobe
[ ˈɪərloʊb ]
anatomy region
The earlobe is the soft, fleshy lower part of the external ear. It is primarily made of fatty tissues and lacks cartilage. Earlobes can vary in size and shape from person to person and are often adorned with earrings.
Synonyms
ear tip, lap
Examples of usage
- She wore a beautiful earring in her earlobe.
- The doctor examined his earlobe for any signs of infection.
- Earlobes come in different shapes: attached or detached.
Translations
Translations of the word "earlobe" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lóbulo da orelha
🇮🇳 कान का लोब
🇩🇪 Ohrläppchen
🇮🇩 lobus telinga
🇺🇦 вушна раковина
🇵🇱 płatki uszu
🇯🇵 耳たぶ
🇫🇷 lobe de l'oreille
🇪🇸 lóbulo de la oreja
🇹🇷 kulak memesi
🇰🇷 귓불
🇸🇦 شحمة الأذن
🇨🇿 ušní lalůček
🇸🇰 ušný lalôček
🇨🇳 耳垂
🇸🇮 ušesni uhel
🇮🇸 eyrnablað
🇰🇿 құлақтың қалдығы
🇬🇪 ყურის ძვალი
🇦🇿 qulaq lobyası
🇲🇽 lóbulos de la oreja
Etymology
The word 'earlobe' is derived from the Old English word 'ear' (ēare) meaning 'ear' and 'lobe' from the Latin 'lobus' meaning 'lobe' or 'rounded projection.' The compounded term has been in usage since the late 14th century. The earlobe has also held cultural significance in various societies, often viewed as a site for ornamentation, such as earrings, which date back thousands of years. Archaeological discoveries have shown that many ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Greeks, adorned their earlobes to enhance beauty or denote social status. Over time, particularly in modern western culture, the practice of piercing earlobes for decorative purposes has become widespread, often symbolizing fashion, identity, or personal expression.