: the outline of the lower jaw

Examples of jawline in a Sentence

He has a strong jawline.
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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 Falling at the jawline and with face-framing bangs, this messy bob hairstyle remains a classic for a reason. Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026 Patch-test on the jawline for several days before applying to the full face. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Skin transformations are constantly caught on camera, illustrating smoother foreheads and tighter jawlines after a few weeks of using a buzzy product. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 July 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 Aug. 2026.

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