cheeked

1 of 2

adjective

ˈchēkt How to pronounce cheeked (audio)
: having cheeks of a specified nature
—used in combination
rosy-cheeked

cheeked

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of cheek entry 2

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Adjective
The trio of Plethodon salamanders, the southern gray-cheeked, red-cheeked and red-legged salamanders, were once thought to be regional variations of the same species. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 The project isn’t far from Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, a major tourist destination for the community and home for critters like the golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 The park has a variety of attractions, including more than 16 miles of trails ranging in difficulty, 90-acre Tucket Lake that can be fished, swim and kayak, and acts as a seasonal home to many migratory birds, like the endangered golden-cheeked warbler. — Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 Red-cheeked and reticent, the duo shook their heads and took their sheepish leave. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheeked

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cheeked was in 1552

Phrases Containing cheeked

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“Cheeked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeked. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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