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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However, this type of acne, called hormonal acne, is not limited to the chin and jawline, as proposed by Chinese face mapping.1 Research indicates that adult female acne occurs as a possible symptom of excess androgen hormones, called hyperandrogenism. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025 Generally speaking, a bob is a short hairstyle cut at the neckline, typically going along the jawline, says hairstylist Laurabeth Cabott. The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025 It can be used on the cheeks, jawline, forehead, and neck. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025 Eric, a 44-year-old divorcé who works in private equity, recently got his jawline sharpened. Brock Colyar, Vulture, 30 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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