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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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 29 May. 2024.

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