buccal

adjective

buc·​cal ˈbə-kəl 

1

: of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying a cheek

the buccal surface of a tooth

the buccal branch of the facial nerve

2

: of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth

the buccal cavity

buccally

ˈbə-kə-lē 

adverb

Examples of buccal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wearing it for an hour resulted in an oh-so-subtle slimming effect in the bottom half of my face, akin to the removal of a tiny amount of my ample buccal fat. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025

Face structure was sculpted manufactured, and perfected thanks to the buccal fat removal and surgical cat-eye lifts. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Jan. 2026

While functional in water or damp environments, buccal pumping limits oxygen intake and endurance. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

To correct the botched buccal fat removal, Brown saw another plastic surgeon for a reconstructive procedure. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin bucca cheek

First Known Use

circa 1721, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for buccal

• ducal
• nuchal

Medical Definition

buccal

adjective

buc·​cal ˈbək-əl 

1

: of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying a cheek

the buccal surface of a tooth

the buccal branch of the facial nerve

2

: of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth

the buccal cavity

buccally

-ə-lē 

adverb