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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The straighter hair revealed that Moore’s bangs featured longer, face-framing pieces that grazed her jawline. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 Both cousins had grown up handsome, tall with strong jawlines, their mother’s lips trembling on their faces. Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025 The clinic emphasizes results that appear natural, from refined jawlines to refreshed undereyes. Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 All jawline and tawny hair, strapping, like he’s made of marble? Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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