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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Does chewing gum help your jawline? Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025 Your skin routine shouldn’t stop at your jawline. Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025 How Your Smile Changes Because Of Ozempic Fat loss in the cheeks and jawline, common side effects of rapid weight loss, can cause gums to appear more prominent and smiles to look aged or sunken. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Sweep over cheeks, jawline, temples, and under the eyes to quickly quell puffiness. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2025.

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