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earhole.

The outer aperture of the ear; the entrance to the ear canal.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The outer aperture of the ear; the entrance to the ear canal.

    What role does the wax in your earhole fulfill?
  2. A puncture in the ear, usually in the earlobe, such as for earrings.

  3. An opening in a head-covering, such as a hat or helmet, for the ears.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English ere hol, herehole, equivalent to ear + hole.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.