Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cheekbone
noun
/ˈtʃiːkboʊn/
Definition
The bony structure that forms the prominence of the cheek.
Examples
- Her cheekbones were high and defined, giving her face a beautiful structure.
- He learned how to accentuate his cheekbones with makeup.
- The artist captured the model’s cheekbones perfectly in her painting.
Meaning
Cheekbone refers to the bone that gives shape to the face and is located beneath the eye, on each side of the face.
Synonyms
- zygomatic bone
- malar bone
