1
anatomy
: a slight natural indentation in the surface of some part of the human body
noticed his dimples when he smiled
2
: a depression or indentation on a surface (as of a golf ball)
dimpled; dimpling
ˈdim-p(ə-)liŋ 
: to mark with dimples
a baby's dimpled hands
: to exhibit or form dimples
Examples of dimple in a Sentence
Noun
She noticed his dimples when he smiled.
the dimples on a golf ball
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Ashley Abramson, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Its even heat retention, nonstick enamel coating, and moisture-retaining dimples are second to none.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2024
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 May 2024
Although more research is needed, results can last six months or more, however dimpling usually returns.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
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Noun
In some cases, breast cancer can cause redness or dimples on breast skin.
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Its even heat retention, nonstick enamel coating, and moisture-retaining dimples are second to none.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
Observe the bare dirt spots dimpled across the lawn.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 May 2024
Although more research is needed, results can last six months or more, however dimpling usually returns.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Dimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimple. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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