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jawline

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈd͡ʒɔːˌlaɪn/
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  • rhymes with -ɔːlaɪn

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noun

Meaning 1

The lower edge of the side of the face (below the cheek), defined by the jawbone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Sandra swooned over Pierce's manly jawline.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From jaw + line.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 下巴的輪廓 /下巴的轮廓 (xiàba de lúnkuò) — lower edge of the face
  • Finnish: leukalinja — lower edge of the face
  • German: Kieferpartie — lower edge of the face
  • Korean: 턱선 (teokseon) — lower edge of the face
  • Romanian: mandibulă — lower edge of the face
  • Spanish: mentón — lower edge of the face
  • Spanish: línea mandibular — lower edge of the face