lobe
noun
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Definition of lobe
: a curved or rounded projection or division
specifically
: a usually somewhat rounded projection or division of a bodily organ or part
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Examples of lobe in a Sentence
the frontal lobe of the brain
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Locked inside are lobes of fruit that have the look and texture of foie gras and are usually eaten raw, but can also be mixed with rice or added to pastries. — David Pierson, latimes.com, "Decades ago, he stole a tree branch. Now he is the Durian King," 4 July 2019 Franzen has had the lower lobes of both lungs partially removed and also has lost his left kidney. — Megan Jones, Aurora Beacon-News, "Montgomery cancer patient who ordered 42 pounds of THC-infused chocolate begins serving prison term," 14 June 2019 Two nodules in the lower lobe of her left lung were discovered incidentally during tests performed at George Washington University Hospital to diagnose and treat rib fractures sustained in a fall on November 7. — Sarah Kliff, Vox, "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery for malignant lung growths," 21 Dec. 2018 Bernia Garner was working behind the nurse's station when the patient jumped over the counter, knocked her to the ground and bit her ear lobe off. — Martha Bellisle, The Seattle Times, "Nurse who lost part of ear in patient assault sues state," 8 Nov. 2018 Thompson went on to do a vertical stack of two studs on my right lobe. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Everything You Want to Know About Tragus Piercings — Including How Much They Hurt," 13 Aug. 2018 The acquisition put Lilis in the Delaware Basin, the less developed western lobe of the Permian that extends into New Mexico. — Jordan Blum, San Antonio Express-News, "Lilis may be an acquisition target," 13 July 2018 Moth tails vary from species to species: Some have big lobes at the bottom of the hindwing instead of a distinctive tail; others have just a short protrusion. — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "Watch how battles with bats give moths their flashy tails," 4 July 2018 Now, watching creeping lobes of molten rock slowly wipe out entire neighborhoods over the past month, she has been transported back to those losses. — CBS News, "Hawaii homeowners describe despair after lava destroys hundreds of homes," 15 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lobe.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for lobe
lobe
noun
English Language Learners Definition of lobe
: a curved or rounded part of something (such as a leaf or a part of the body)
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lobe
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Kids Definition of lobe
: a rounded part
a lobe of a leaf the lobe of the ear
lobe
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Medical Definition of lobe
: a curved or rounded projection or division: as
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: a more or less rounded projection of a body organ or part
the lobe of the ear
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: a division of a body organ (as the brain, lungs, or liver) marked off by a fissure on the surface
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