jawline

noun

jaw·​line ˈjȯ-ˌlīn How to pronounce jawline (audio)
: the outline of the lower jaw

Examples of jawline in a Sentence

He has a strong jawline.
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The men who shape culture and politics today aren't just powerful—they are optimized... have reshaped themselves—thicker hair, leaner frames, sharper jawlines. Jessie Candlin, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 This is achieved by strategically placing shadows along the cheekbones, temples, jawline, and the nose. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025 And, more specifically, to the lower third of the face: the chin, the jawline, and the neck. Brock Colyar, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025 Combination skin: This type of skin looks shiny in the T-zone while being dry in other areas, including your jawline, cheeks, and chin. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for jawline 

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jawline was in 1924

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“Jawline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jawline. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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