collarbone

noun

col·​lar·​bone ˈkä-lər-ˌbōn How to pronounce collarbone (audio)

Examples of collarbone in a Sentence

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One of the big storylines coming into the game was the return of veteran receiver Mike Evans, who had been sidelined since Week 4 with a collarbone injury. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Dry brushing toward the heart services the lymphatic system, ushering fluid to the two major ducts under our collarbones, Hendershot says. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 For the best result, Roger suggests asking for a chin-to-collarbone bob with crisp, blunt ends and minimal layering. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025 The dress’s polished metal choker fed directly into the neckline, creating a sharp line across the collarbone before breaking into a single blouson sleeve on the left side. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collarbone

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of collarbone was in the 15th century

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“Collarbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collarbone. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

collarbone

noun
col·​lar·​bone ˈkäl-ər-ˌbōn How to pronounce collarbone (audio)
ˌkäl-ər-ˈbōn

Medical Definition

collarbone

noun
col·​lar·​bone ˈkäl-ər-ˌbōn, ˌkäl-ər-ˈ How to pronounce collarbone (audio)

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