Pronunciation: /ɪr loʊb/
noun the soft, fleshy part at the bottom of the ear
A1 She wore earrings that dangled just above her ear lobes.
A2 The doctor examined the patient's ear lobes for any signs of infection.
B1 He felt a sharp pain in his ear lobe after accidentally pulling on his earring.
B2 The jewelry designer created unique earrings that highlighted the shape of the ear lobes.
C1 The plastic surgeon performed a procedure to reshape the patient's ear lobes.
C2 The musician adorned her ear lobes with elegant diamond earrings for the red carpet event.
formal The doctor examined her ear lobe for any signs of infection.
informal She got a new piercing on her ear lobe and it looks great!
slang I can't believe he got a tattoo on his ear lobe, that's so cool.
figurative His words were like a gentle touch on her ear lobe, soothing and comforting.
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