noun
- the lower jaw or chin, especially when fleshy or drooping
- the cheek, especially the lower part near the jaw
Examples
- The bulldog’s heavy jowls gave him a distinctive appearance.
- She cupped her chin in her hands, resting her jowls on her palms.
- The old man’s jowls shook as he laughed heartily.
- The boxer’s swollen jowl showed evidence of the hard fight.
- His jowls had grown fuller with age and weight gain.
- The portrait captured the subject’s prominent jowls perfectly.