smiley face

noun

: a line drawing of a smiling face

Examples of smiley face in a Sentence

He ended his e-mail with a smiley face. The teacher drew a smiley face on the student's homework.
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The shoes are also adorned with sentimental charms, including a smiley face and a tennis racket. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 Mitchell responded to that comment with a smiley face emoji surrounded by hearts. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025 Savage's is known for its smiley face cookies and butterflake rolls (above). Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025 Another responded with a smiley face. Cate Martel, The Hill, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smiley face

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of smiley face was in 1957

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“Smiley face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smiley%20face. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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