Cheekbone (noun)

1. The bone forming the prominence of the cheek, below the eye and lateral to the nose.
2. The part of the skull that forms the prominence of the cheek.

Origin:

From the old english word ceacen + bone.

Examples:

1. The blow to his cheekbone left a bruise.
2. She had high cheekbones, which added to her beauty.
3. The cheekbones are prominent in that sculpture.
4. The cheekbone is a facial feature that can be used for identification.
5. The cheekbones are a key element of the skull's structure.