cheek
noun
either side of the face below the eye and above the jaw.
cheeks
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pluralof cheek.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In this alternate universe, beautiful people have pig snouts, distorted mouths, and sagging cheeks.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
Filler: The magic elixir for bigger lips, fuller cheeks and Kardashianesque features is seeing a decline in U.S. sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
He continues by "mewing," a TikTok trend where people suck in their cheeks and point a finger at their jawline to emphasize their chiseled features.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
She had tired eyes, and river clay markings on her cheeks -and she was furious with him.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
