collarbone

noun

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

Examples of collarbone in a Sentence

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Hairstylist Marissa Marino, who often works with Gomez, parted the star's hair slightly to the side, blew it out straight, and slicked it down, tucking both front sections behind her ears and flipping the ends out in upturned wings that just barely brushed her collarbones. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024 Commonly, in adults, one defibrillator pad is placed on the right of the chest, just below the collarbone and the other on the lower left side, underneath the armpit. New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024 At Downey’s practice Tuesday, with defense and offense on opposite sides of the field, a defensive player ran to the sidelines grasping his collarbone after an awkward fall. Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024 It was shown as a knit and jeans with cut-outs on the thigh, a sheer long sleeve top paired with a ballerina-style skirt, and a floor skimming evening that highlighted the shoulders and collarbone. Blue Carreon, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 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 12 Nov. 2024.

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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