cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˌbōn 
: 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.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Using bone conduction technology, sound is delivered through your cheekbones, leaving your ears open to stay aware of your surroundings.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Looksmaxxing is a social media trend focused on enhancing appearance, ranging from basic skin care to extreme practices like hitting cheekbones with hammers to alter facial structure.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
It's made to hit just at the jawline or above to flatter the face (especially the cheekbones), paired with chic blunt bangs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Cheekbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheekbone. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn
-ˌbōn
: the bone or the bony ridge below the eye
Medical Definition
cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
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