jawline

noun

jaw·​line ˈjȯ-ˌlīn 

: the outline of the lower jaw

Examples of jawline in a Sentence

He has a strong jawline.

Recent Examples on the Web

Stopping right at her jawline, the cut feels equal parts edgy and effortless. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

The software offered to fix it, rendering a version with the left side lifted and overlaying the before and after so the subject could watch his own jawline move. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

No shade on Parrish — as written, milquetoast Kevin is little more than an air of genial befuddlement with a jawline, an impression not helped by the predictability of his arc. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Patch-test on the jawline for several days before applying to the full face. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above