noun
cheekbone
CHEEK-bohn
noun
1
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 notesIn 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.