dimple
noun
a small, natural hollow area or crease, permanent or transient, in some soft part of the human body, especially one formed in the cheek in smiling.
dimples
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pluralof dimple.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof dimple (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
dimplenouna small, natural hollow area or crease, permanent or transient, in some soft part of the human body, especially one formed in the cheek in smiling.
Example Sentences
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The hair got less curly, the dimples less squishy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
From the vantage point of our helicopter above the Alps, you can make out scars and dimples from recent avalanches.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
Being a refugee is as central to the character as the cheek dimples and the broad chest.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2025
Real glassware — my highball glass had dimples, which conveniently made it easier to grip in the dark — added a classy touch.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2024
Her dark hair is pulled up in a high ponytail, and her dimples show when she smiles.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
