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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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
When I met an Australian guy named Aaron out at a gay bar one night, it felt easy and light; we bantered well, and he had big dimples, and I was myself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
In their 2017 study, the researchers mimicked some features of brochosomes, particularly the dimples and their distribution, using synthetic materials.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2024
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
There were three small dimples by the left clasp.
From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff
