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Definition of collarbone

collarbone

/ˈkɑː.lɚ.boʊn/
col · lar · bone
Plural:collarbones
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collarbone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Either of the two slender, curved bones in the human body that connect the breastbone (sternum) to each shoulder blade (scapula); the clavicle.

Example

"The cyclist fractured his collarbone after falling awkwardly on his shoulder during the race."

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• Nearby Words

collapsibility
collapsible
collar
collarbone
collard
collared
collared lizard

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'collar' (from Old French 'colier', derived from Latin 'collum' meaning 'neck') and 'bone' (from Old English 'ban').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collarbone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collarbone
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