cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˌbōn 
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
Examples of cheekbone in a Sentence
He suffered a broken cheekbone.
She has high cheekbones, like her father.
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Using bone conduction technology, sound is delivered through your cheekbones, leaving your ears open to stay aware of your surroundings.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Macpherson let her natural beauty shine with minimal glam, accentuating her features with a soft peach flush on her cheekbones and lips.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Show off that bone structure with a flattering face-framing cut—because who doesn't want to make those cheekbones pop?
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
In January 1977 Mark Hamill broke his cheekbone and nose in a car accident.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Macpherson let her natural beauty shine with minimal glam, accentuating her features with a soft peach flush on her cheekbones and lips.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Show off that bone structure with a flattering face-framing cut—because who doesn't want to make those cheekbones pop?
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
In January 1977 Mark Hamill broke his cheekbone and nose in a car accident.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheekbone
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“Cheekbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheekbone. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn
-ˌbōn
: the bone or the bony ridge below the eye
Medical Definition
cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
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