dimple

noun dim·ple \ ˈdim-pəl \

|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

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Definition of dimple

1 anatomy : a slight natural indentation in the surface of some part of the human body

noticed his dimples when he smiled

2 : a depression or indentation on a surface (as of a golf ball)

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dimply

play \-p(ə-)lē\ adjective

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Examples of dimple in a Sentence

She noticed his dimples when he smiled.
the dimples on a golf ball

Recent Examples of dimple from the Web

Use your thumb to make an indentation at the center of the burger (the resulting dimple will help prevent burger shrinkage).

— jim shahin, chicagotribune.com, "The best way to grill a burger keeps it off the grate," 26 June 2018
Use your thumb to make an indentation at the center of the burger (the resulting dimple will help prevent burger shrinkage).

— jim shahin, chicagotribune.com, "The best way to grill a burger keeps it off the grate," 26 June 2018
His realistic portraits meticulously re-create such details as the dimple on Emmi’s chin and the precise slant of OnlyOne’s eyebrows.

— mary carole mccauley, baltimoresun.com, "Art exhibit in Pigtown humanizes female sex workers and drug addicts," 6 July 2018
Use your thumb to make an indentation at the center of the burger (the resulting dimple will help prevent burger shrinkage).

— jim shahin, charlotteobserver, "The best way to grill a burger keeps it off the grate," 6 July 2018
Looks like amazing acting chops (not to mention curly hair and adorable dimples) run in the fam.

— noelle devoe, Seventeen, "You'll Never Believe What The Little Girl From The '90s Pepsi Commercials Looks Like All Grown Up," 24 Apr. 2015
Each strip is twisted into a beautiful swirl, and punctuated with more of a dimple than a hole.

— jean trinh, Los Angeles Magazine, "A Former New Jerseyan’s Pop-Up Is Serving Fresh Bagels Right Out of the Oven," 26 Mar. 2018
Slim headlamps slope downward toward the Toyota logo on the front of the RAV4, while the lower intake is framed by a bumper with contrasting angles, creating a sort of open-mouthed frown punctuated by fog-lamp dimples on either side.

— michael simari, Car and Driver, "2018 Toyota RAV4," 16 Mar. 2018
One of the 17 untitled works is predominantly crimson, with gold and green along the sides and a dark dimple that suggests the heart of a blossom, close-up, blurred.

— leah ollman, latimes.com, "Markus Amm's luminous paintings, like portals into liquid worlds of color," 13 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of dimple

Middle English dympull; akin to Old High German tumphilo whirlpool, Old English dyppan to dip — more at dip

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First Known Use: 15th century

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dimple

verb

Definition of dimple

dimpled; dimpling play \-p(ə-)liŋ\

transitive verb

: to mark with dimples

a baby's dimpled hands

intransitive verb

: to exhibit or form dimples

Recent Examples of dimple from the Web

When ready to bake, aggressively dimple the surface of the bread, pressing out the bigger gas bubbles.

— laura regensdorf, Vogue, "A Healthy Sourdough Focaccia Recipe for NYC’s Planned Parenthood Bake Sale," 8 Apr. 2018
Place the dough in the center of the sheet tray and gently dimple the dough, pressing it down and stretching it out to fill the surface area of the tray.

— laura regensdorf, Vogue, "A Healthy Sourdough Focaccia Recipe for NYC’s Planned Parenthood Bake Sale," 8 Apr. 2018
Oil hands again and press fingertips firmly into dough, pushing down all the way to bottom of pan to dimple all over.

— claire saffitz, Bon Appetit, "Classic Focaccia Bread," 19 Mar. 2018

Origin and Etymology of dimple

see ¹dimple

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First Known Use: 1602

in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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DIMPLE Defined for English Language Learners

dimple

noun

Definition of dimple for English Language Learners

: a small area on a part of a person's body (such as the cheek or chin) that naturally curves in
: a small area on a surface that curves in

DIMPLE Defined for Kids

dimple

noun dim·ple \ ˈdim-pəl \

Definition of dimple for Students

: a slight hollow spot especially in the cheek or chin

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dimple

noun dim·ple \ ˈdim-pəl \

medical Definition of dimple

: a slight natural indentation or hollow in the surface of some part of the human body (as on a cheek or the chin)

dimple

verb

medical Definition of dimple

dimpled; dimpling play \-p(ə-)liŋ\

transitive verb

: to mark with dimples

intransitive verb

: to exhibit or form dimples

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