: the outline of the lower jaw

Examples of jawline in a Sentence

He has a strong jawline.
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The shiny, inky black strands were parted in the middle and curled under at the ends to really show off the layers, with the front portion perfectly cupping her jawline to frame her face. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026 Most sheet masks only cater to the face, but this one comes with a contouring mask for your jawline and neck. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 The sharp cut accented her jawline and directed attention to her face, which was lightly blushed and framed by a ring of black liner around her eyes. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 This flattering style smooths the neck, concealing wrinkles and adding definition to the jawline by hiding a double chin or loose skin. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jawline

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jawline was in 1924

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“Jawline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jawline. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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