shoulder
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In the fields beyond, a squash farmer trudged home, a sack slung over his shoulder heavy with his harvest.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Ianni was denied care for a pickleball-related shoulder injury.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Francatelli and fellow survivors had signed the floation device, which features 12 pockets and is fitted with shoulder rests and side straps.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Looking over his shoulder at Bayern Munich, Matarazzo realized that he might never have an opportunity like it again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
At first he has his head down, pawing the earth, so that only the starry gleam of his shoulder can be seen.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing shoulder
Lesson 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Lesson 7
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Spelling Practice 2, Unit 5
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!