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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Then Flores says to try this micro style that hits the jawline. Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026 Similarly, make sure to pay special attention to cleansing your jawline—another common breakout zone if makeup is left behind. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026 Now StriVectin is entering the arena with its form-fitting, hydrogel mask that uses a proprietary peptide blend and caffeine that depuff and tone the neck and jawline in 20 minutes. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 Grazing the jawline, the cut was created by hairstylist George Curran, who delivered a perfectly choppy yet blunt finish through the ends. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025 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 19 Jan. 2026.

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