earlobe

or ear lobe

[ eer-lohb ]
/ ˈɪərˌloʊb /

noun

the soft, pendulous lower part of the external ear.
Also called lobe.

Origin of earlobe

First recorded in 1855–60; ear1 + lobe

British Dictionary definitions for ear lobe

ear lobe

noun

the fleshy lower part of the external ear

Medical definitions for ear lobe

earlobe

n.

The soft, fleshy, pendulous lower part of the external ear.