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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Eighth generation bone conduction technology uses vibrations to transmit sound through your cheekbone directly to your inner ear for a premium audio experience, leaving your eardrums open to surroundings. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026

After drawing strategic circles around exactly half of my face — forehead, cheekbone, jaw, and even décolletage for good measure — Vargas handed me a mirror. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Mar. 2026

This ultra-cropped cut is typically falls between the cheekbone and jawline, giving it that signature effortless look. —Amanda Le, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

This dreamy effect was spotted on cheekbones on the spring runways at Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs. —Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cheekbone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone
• dethrone

Kids Definition

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