jawline

noun

jaw·​line ˈjȯ-ˌlīn 

: the outline of the lower jaw

Examples of jawline in a Sentence

He has a strong jawline.

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course, styling plays a big role in the face-framing impact of this haircut: The layers around the eyes and cheekbones should curve outwards, while the layers closer to the jawline and chin should curve inwards before curving out again at the shoulders. —Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025

Or perhaps an influencer who insinuated that using mouth tape at night would give me a sharper jawline? —Nena Farrell, Wired News, 1 Aug. 2025

Labial scales: The vertical scales along the lips (jawline), often keeled and shaped distinctly, useful for differentiating rattlesnakes from similar species. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025

And thanks to the magic of light and shadows, cheekbones appear sharper and jawlines more chiseled… while remaining free of the telltale contour lines that dominated Instagram feeds in the mid-2010s. —Dianna Singh, Allure, 28 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jawline

• crinoline