cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
| \ ˈchēk-ˌbōn
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Definition of cheekbone
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
Examples of cheekbone in a Sentence
He suffered a broken cheekbone.
She has high cheekbones, like her father.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dab on the iridescent, holographic stuff on top of your powder or liquid strobe for cheekbones that can be seen from space. — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, "Net-a-Porter Is Having A 24-Hour Beauty Flash Sale — Here's What To Buy," 25 July 2019 The rest of the face was left bare and natural, with a hint of dewiness above the Cupid's bow and on cheekbones and noses. — Kristen Bateman, Allure, "Why Glitter Eyebrows Are Trending for Fall," 5 July 2019 The 22-year-old got a serious wake-up call on Saturday, with online photos showing him in a local hospital — sporting a black eye and swollen cheekbone as a result of the alleged attack. — Fox News, "Tekashi 6ix9ine flaunted cash, chains at strip club before robbery," 23 July 2018 Her cheekbones, a genetic gift from mom Cindy Crawford, appear even higher with the shorter, A-line shape. — Meagan Fredette, refinery29.com, "Kaia Gerber Chopped Her Hair Into A Bob — & It's So On Trend For Summer," 10 June 2019 Grace Elizabeth is down right angelic, with her high, prominent cheekbones and mega-watt smile which has brought her not only commercial success but prominence in the world of high fashion. — Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, "Exclusive: Grace Elizabeth Is Now a Victoria's Secret Angel," 10 Apr. 2019 And just a few years ago, the reigning Instagram aesthetic involved heavy makeup and contouring, a technique popularized by Kim Kardashian West that uses shading to create the impression of sharper cheekbones and more angular features. — Sarah Todd, Quartzy, "Why getting dewy skin became a global obsession," 24 July 2019 Instead, the Aeropex rely on fingertip-sized transducers to push sound through the left and right sides of your cheekbones. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, "Aftershokz’s Aeropex are refined bone conduction headphones with most of the same snags," 23 July 2019 Every eyelid and cheekbone radiated Black girl magic and glowing confidence. — Candace Hasan And Shalwah Evans, Essence, "Makeup Trends Were A Beauty Must At This Year’s Essence Festival," 8 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cheekbone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for cheekbone
cheekbone
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cheekbone
: a bone of the face that is located below the eye
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cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
| \ ˈchēk-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn
\
\
Medical Definition of cheekbone
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
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