collarbone

noun

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

Examples of collarbone in a Sentence

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This look, Graciano points out, features face-framing layers that usually start at the chin or collarbone. Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025 During training camp, Burks suffered a fractured collarbone, taking him out for the first part of the season. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Looking to doll up your collarbones instead? Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025 Doubs typically plays around 75% of snaps, but that rate has been closer to 85%-90% since Jayden Reed broke his collarbone. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 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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