cheekbone
cheek·bone
noun \ˈchēk-ˌbōn\Definition of CHEEKBONE
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone; also : zygomatic bone
Examples of CHEEKBONE
- He suffered a broken cheekbone.
- She has high cheekbones, like her father.
First Known Use of CHEEKBONE
15th century
Rhymes with CHEEKBONE
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cheek·bone
noun \ˈchēk-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CHEEKBONE
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone; also : zygomatic bone
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