collarbone

noun

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

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Cut to fall between the chin and the collarbone, the midi is the right choice for those who can't quite commit to a full-tilt bob, or anyone who enjoys the minimalist appeal of a medium-length look. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Take inspiration from Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon and ask your hairdresser for soft, invisible layers, which create the illusion of a blunt cut while still adding movement and texture around the cheek, jaw, and collarbones. Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026 Then keep scrolling to shop more skin tints now, plus the L'Oréal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion that was applied to Duff's shoulders and collarbones ahead of her gig. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Dale Earnhardt climbed into a race car with a broken collarbone and a dislocated sternum. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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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