plural chins
1
: the lower portion of the face lying below the lower lip and including the prominence of the lower jaw
2
: the surface beneath or between the branches of the lower jaw
see also:
chinned; chinning
1
: to bring to or hold with the chin
chin a violin
2
: to raise (oneself) while hanging by the hands until the chin is level with the support
slang
: to talk idly
Examples of chin in a Sentence
Verb
the kind of work environment in which staffers can knock off early on Friday and chin with the boss
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Johan Martinez-Khalilian, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
And there's even science from social psychologists, like former Harvard professor Amy Cuddy, to support how even little things, like a superhero pose — a wide stance, hands on hips, chin up — can change perceptions, attitudes and even create a sense of confidence.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Further details included a cream and cognac checkered pouch—also from the brand—and long gold earrings that dangled past her chin.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
When: Before stepping into any space that demands your presence.
How: Assume the hero stance: shoulders back, chin up, feet firm.
—Johan Martinez-Khalilian, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
And there's even science from social psychologists, like former Harvard professor Amy Cuddy, to support how even little things, like a superhero pose — a wide stance, hands on hips, chin up — can change perceptions, attitudes and even create a sense of confidence.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for chin
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“Chin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chin. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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