The term "ear lobe" refers to the soft, fleshy part at the bottom of the ear. It is the lower part of the ear that hangs down and is often pierced for wearing earrings. Full definition
So I grew up caught up in this strange masala (mix) of Colonial British starched white clothing and Victorian ideals, Zulu servants who kept large beaded snuff boxes in their elongated ear lobes and Indian cooks who were simmering curries in our kitchens. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
«Different index finger lengths and different middle finger lengths, because it varies, kind of like ear lobes.» (si.com)
Big, heavy danglers can also do some real damage, causing lobes to sag, piercings to stretch, and, in rare cases, lead to torn - open ear lobes. (health.com)