noun
Uncommon
lobe
lohb
Lobe (noun) means a rounded, projecting part of an organ or structure, especially of the brain, lung, or ear. Example: “The tumor was found in the frontal lobe of her brain.”
noun
1
A rounded, projecting part of an organ or structure, especially of the brain, lung, or ear.
"The tumor was found in the frontal lobe of her brain."
"He had his earlobe pierced twice."
How to use lobe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rounded section that sticks out from a larger body part, most familiar as the ear lobe or the lobes of the brain.
Common pairings
frontal lobe
ear lobe
lung lobe
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Word forms
- Plural
- lobes
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek lobós, meaning the soft lobe of the ear or liver, or a seed pod.
Rhymes for lobe
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What does “lobe” mean?
The word “lobe” means a rounded, projecting part of an organ or structure, especially of the brain, lung, or ear. In plain terms, a rounded section that sticks out from a larger body part, most familiar as the ear lobe or the lobes of the brain.
How do you pronounce “lobe”?
“Lobe” is pronounced lohb (/ləʊb/ in IPA).
How do you use “lobe” in a sentence?
Here is “lobe” used in a sentence: “The tumor was found in the frontal lobe of her brain.”
What part of speech is “lobe”?
“Lobe” is a noun.
Where does the word “lobe” come from?
The word “lobe” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek lobós, meaning the soft lobe of the ear or liver, or a seed pod.
Is “lobe” a common word?
“Lobe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
