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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Robbie wore her hair down, parted in the center and styled in loose curls that began around her jawline. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026 In the video, for example, the nose looks wider, the nostrils flare more, the cheekbones are more prominent, and the jawline appears rounder, Sims explained. Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026 Men wake up with rippling biceps, Hawaiian-roll abs, and the kind of jawline even other men notice. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026 My skin looked brighter, and there was less flakiness around the jawline area. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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