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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When the Eva goes berserk, it’s revealed to have gnashing white teeth, a jawline that its armor previously hid and muzzled. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024 The movie’s anonymous serial killer hides behind an oddly specific knowledge of pop culture and the infamous Ghostface mask—an eerie, bone-white, open-mouthed ghost with a freakishly extended jawline. Alex Vance, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024 The girl had a pixie mullet and an impeccable jawline. Ruby Opalka, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2024 The brand recommends starting at the décolleté and moving up toward the jawline. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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