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 probable cause statement alleges Stith punched the deputy without provocation or warning on April 25, 2021, loosening three teeth in the deputy’s jawline. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 May 2025 My jawline area appeared slightly sharper and the subtle laxity around my mouth seemed to have improved. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 3 May 2025 The notched side of the gua sha is made to sculpt out your chin and jawline while the curved edges allow for gentle lymphatic drainage along your neck. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025 These edits are not new; back in October, Representative Mike Collins’s tweet in support of Vance included an attached image that had been altered to make his jawline and chin appear stronger and more pronounced — or, colloquially, more like a Chad. Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 6 Mar. 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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