collarbone

noun

col·​lar·​bone ˈkä-lər-ˌbōn 

: clavicle

Examples of collarbone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But gradually, the headaches subsided, the collarbone healed, and doctors cleared him to resume normal activities — including getting back on the bike. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez repeated the same diamond flower from her collarbone to her hand. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Even more remarkable was Josh Tarling’s recovery, the Welshman having broken his own collarbone just three weeks ago at the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026

The two-part procedure involves implanting thin electrodes into precise areas of the brain linked to Tourette symptoms, then connecting them under the skin to a pulse generator near the collarbone. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 July 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