: the outline of the lower jaw

Examples of jawline in a Sentence

He has a strong jawline.
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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 Stopping right at her jawline, the cut feels equal parts edgy and effortless. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026 Some are slightly wavy and wispy (think Charlize Theron’s jawline-grazing strands, and Halle Berry’s wavy version at the same length). Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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