lobe
noun
ˈlōb 
: a curved or rounded projection or division
specifically : a usually somewhat rounded projection or division of a bodily organ or part
Example Sentences
the frontal lobe of the brain
Recent Examples on the Web In Rose's case, the valves were successfully placed to deflate the entire upper left lobe of his lung. 
Devi Shastri, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 The east lobe is the deeper of the two lobes with an average depth of 200 feet. Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The hoops on the lobe were much larger, nearly skimming her shoulders. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Aug. 2022 Earrings of various sizes covered her entire cartilage and lobe. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Aug. 2022 Ideal for mixing and matching, this labret earring is fit for your helix, as well as the upper, lower and higher lobe. Bernd Fischer, Men's Health, 25 July 2022 James Banks’ butterfly studs in tricolor gold with diamond accents offer a feminine yet substantial look for on-the-lobe earrings. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Eventually, the lobe would grow so long that one of the side channels forking away from the river would become a tempting shortcut for the Mississippi. Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022 That was how Donovan felt a few weeks before the 2011 season when the ear lobe became an issue. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 21 July 2022 See More
Devi Shastri, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 The east lobe is the deeper of the two lobes with an average depth of 200 feet. Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The hoops on the lobe were much larger, nearly skimming her shoulders. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Aug. 2022 Earrings of various sizes covered her entire cartilage and lobe. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Aug. 2022 Ideal for mixing and matching, this labret earring is fit for your helix, as well as the upper, lower and higher lobe. Bernd Fischer, Men's Health, 25 July 2022 James Banks’ butterfly studs in tricolor gold with diamond accents offer a feminine yet substantial look for on-the-lobe earrings. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Eventually, the lobe would grow so long that one of the side channels forking away from the river would become a tempting shortcut for the Mississippi. Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022 That was how Donovan felt a few weeks before the 2011 season when the ear lobe became an issue. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 21 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Late Latin lobus, from Greek lobos
First Known Use
1541, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing lobe
Kids Definition
lobe
noun
ˈlōb
: a rounded part
a lobe of a leaf
the lobe of the ear
Medical Definition
lobe
noun
ˈlōb
: a curved or rounded projection or division: as
a
: a more or less rounded projection of a body organ or part
the lobe of the ear
b
: a division of a body organ (as the brain, lungs, or liver) marked off by a fissure on the surface
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