noun

cheekbone

CHEEK-bohn

Cheekbone (noun) means the bone that forms the upper part of the cheek, just below the eye. Example: “The boxer took a hit right on the cheekbone.”

noun

The bone that forms the upper part of the cheek, just below the eye.

"The boxer took a hit right on the cheekbone."

"She has striking, high cheekbones."

How to use cheekbone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe bony ridge under your eye that shapes the side of your face.

Common pairings

high cheekbones fractured cheekbone

Word forms

cheekbones plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of cheek and bone, dating back to Old English ceacban.

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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malar zygomatic malar bone jugal bone zygomatic bone os zygomaticum

Related words

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Rhymes for cheekbone

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cheekbone” mean?

The word “cheekbone” means the bone that forms the upper part of the cheek, just below the eye. In plain terms, the bony ridge under your eye that shapes the side of your face.

How do you pronounce “cheekbone”?

“Cheekbone” is pronounced CHEEK-bohn (/ˈt͡ʃikˌboʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “cheekbone” in a sentence?

Here is “cheekbone” used in a sentence: “The boxer took a hit right on the cheekbone.”

What part of speech is “cheekbone”?

“Cheekbone” is a noun.

Where does the word “cheekbone” come from?

The word “cheekbone” comes from Old English. A straightforward compound of cheek and bone, dating back to Old English ceacban.

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