jawline

noun

jaw·​line ˈjȯ-ˌlīn How to pronounce jawline (audio)
: the outline of the lower jaw

Examples of jawline in a Sentence

He has a strong jawline.
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Start new actives slowly, extend your routine below the jawline and treat lifestyle as a non-negotiable part of the equation. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 Stopping your skincare routine at the jawline. Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 Often cut beginning at the jawline or well below the face, long layers feel luxe yet bohemian, balancing polish with flower child sensibilities. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 Each treatment requires just three minutes, and the wand’s rotating head easily glides over the forehead, cheeks, under eyes, jawline and neck. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2026.

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