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

It's made to hit just at the jawline or above to flatter the face (especially the cheekbones), paired with chic blunt bangs. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025

Bright blush was all the rage in the ’80s, and it was draped along the temples and cheekbones at spring 2026 shows, like Leonard Paris and Apujan and Aadnevik in London. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 6 Dec. 2025

Peach Pop on my cheeks and Spotlight on my cheekbones for an extra glow! —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025

In total, Slater says 11 pieces were applied to his face, including cheekbone prosthetics that changed his cheek line and additional pieces to alter his jawline. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025

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