collarbone

noun

col·​lar·​bone ˈkä-lər-ˌbōn 

: clavicle

Examples of collarbone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bibhu Mohapatra and Alexandra O’Neill would agree, finding off-the-shoulder dresses to be the perfect compromise for women who love to show off their collarbone, but are self-conscious of their upper-arms. —Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026

Likewise, Guyon’s canal syndrome (ulnar nerve compression at the wrist) and thoracic outlet syndrome (pressure on nerves or blood vessels near the collarbone) can mimic cubital tunnel syndrome. —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026

Boatneck tops are defined by wide, shallow necklines that graze the collarbone, creating a flattering, elongating effect. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026

Simple yet stunning, Zoe Saldaña's collarbone-grazing lob had people stop mid-scroll. —Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for collarbone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone
• dithizone

Kids Definition

collarbone

noun

col·​lar·​bone ˈkäl-ər-ˌbōn 

ˌkäl-ər-ˈbōn

: clavicle

Medical Definition

collarbone

noun

col·​lar·​bone ˈkäl-ər-ˌbōn, ˌkäl-ər-ˈ 

: clavicle