dimple

¹dim·ple

noun \ˈdim-pəl\

Definition of DIMPLE

1

: a slight natural indentation in the surface of some part of the human body

2

: a depression or indentation on a surface (as of a golf ball)

— dim·ply \-p(ə-)lē\ adjective

Examples of DIMPLE

1. She noticed his dimples when he smiled.
2. the dimples on a golf ball

Origin of DIMPLE

Middle English dympull; akin to Old High German tumphilo whirlpool, Old English dyppan to dip — more at dip

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with DIMPLE

pimple, simple, wimple