: the outline of the lower jaw

Examples of jawline in a Sentence

He has a strong jawline.
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As facelifts become increasingly natural-looking, the focus has shifted from simply tightening skin to restoring the underlying structure of the face, jawline, and neck. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 As science and surgical technique progress ad nauseam, so does our appetite for new curves, tighter skin, sharper jawlines. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 Crepey skin is an inevitable part of aging, and it’s characterized by loose, thin, and wrinkled skin on the neck, hands, jawline, and around the mouth. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026 By lifting the muscles, fat and connective tissues together, the cheeks, jawline and neck can often be restored to a more youthful position with less tension on the skin itself. Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 17 June 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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