lobe
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a specific section of an organ in the body, such as the brain, lungs, or liver.
a distinct, anatomically defined division of an organ, identifiable at the gross anatomy level.
Simple“The doctor explained that the tumor was located in the lower lobe of the right lung.”
In context“Damage to the frontal lobe can result in significant changes to a person's personality and executive functioning capabilities.”
UsageOften used with specific anatomical modifiers like 'frontal', 'temporal', or 'pulmonary'.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the soft, fleshy part at the bottom of your ear.
the soft, pendulous lower part of the external ear.
Simple“She felt a sharp pinch when the jeweler pierced her left lobe.”
In context“The heavy gold earrings caused her lobes to stretch slightly over several years of frequent wear.”
Synonymsearlobe - 03 C1 Advanced
any rounded part that sticks out from the main body of something.
a rounded projection or division of a leaf, a tool, or a physical object.
Simple“The oak leaf has several rounded lobes along its edges.”
In context“The cam was designed with a specific lobe shape to ensure the valve opened at precisely the right moment in the cycle.”
Synonyms
“These lobed leaves often have intricate, serrated edges.”
From Middle French lobe in early 16th century, from New Latin lobus (“a lobe”), from Ancient Greek λοβός (lobós, “the lobe of the ear or of the liver, the pod of a leguminous plant”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.