collarbone
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of collarbone
Example Sentences
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Though he almost immediately broke a collarbone during a practice, he stuck with the sport in the belief that it would make him a better policeman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Marquez missed the last four races of the season after injuring his collarbone at the Indonesia grand prix with the title already in the bag.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
In 2016, I broke my collarbone eight weeks before the Ironman World Champs and it was my mindset that carried me to the finish line.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
Nobody on the bus was seriously physically injured - one broken leg for the conductor and one fractured collarbone for a passenger - although all were, obviously, shaken.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024
When she was done, she settled her chin in the crook of my collarbone.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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