cheek — either side of the face below the eye
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: either side of the face below the eye
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃiːk/
Example Sentences
- The baby's chubby cheeks were so adorable that everyone wanted to pinch them
- She had the cheek to eat my sandwich and then ask for dessert
- His cheeks turned red from the cold winter wind
cheek
NOUN[/tʃiːk/]
either side of the face below the eye
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'ceace', which originally referred to the jaw or chin. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass the cheek, the fleshy part of the face below the eye and beside the mouth.
Breakdown
Old English 'ceace' (jaw, cheek) → Middle English 'cheke' → Modern English 'cheek'. The semantic shift reflects anatomical proximity, as the cheek area sits adjacent to the jaw.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The baby's chubby cheeks were so adorable that everyone wanted to pinch them”
“She had the cheek to eat my sandwich and then ask for dessert”
“His cheeks turned red from the cold winter wind”
“The grandmother pinched her grandson's cheek affectionately”
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