collarbone

noun

col·​lar·​bone ˈkä-lər-ˌbōn How to pronounce collarbone (audio)

Examples of collarbone in a Sentence

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Neck Rolls Gently tilt your head toward one shoulder, hold for about 5 seconds, and then slowly roll your chin across your collarbone to bring it toward your chest. Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2025 The top's scoop neckline meets thin straps that give an open collarbone moment, and the bottoms — also high-leg — appear to tie at the hips beside a brown bead detail. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 The bullet from Csonka’s henchman fractured Vo’s collarbone and hit a major vein, sending her into shock during surgery amid much blood loss. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Jan. 2025 Type: Facial Massager Specs: Waterproof, durable aluminum and zinc-alloy design How to Use: To use it on the neck, start at the base of the neck near the collarbone, then roll it upward towards the earlobe several times. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for collarbone 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of collarbone was in the 15th century

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“Collarbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collarbone. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

collarbone

noun
col·​lar·​bone ˈkäl-ər-ˌbōn How to pronounce collarbone (audio)
ˌkäl-ər-ˈbōn

Medical Definition

collarbone

noun
col·​lar·​bone ˈkäl-ər-ˌbōn, ˌkäl-ər-ˈ How to pronounce collarbone (audio)

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