shoulder

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Shoulder Definition & Meaning

1. The joint connecting the arm to the body.

Example: My shoulder hurts after playing basketball.

2. The upper part of a garment that covers the shoulders.

Example: She wore a beautiful dress with a lace shoulder.

3. A side of a road or path where vehicles or pedestrians can walk.

Example: We walked on the shoulder of the highway to avoid traffic.

4. To take on a responsibility or burden.

Example: I will shoulder the responsibility of organizing the event.

5. To nudge or push with the shoulder.

Example: He shouldered his way through the crowded room.

Examples of the word shoulder used in sentences.

  • I have pain in my shoulder and I cannot lift my arm.
  • She put her hand on his shoulder and told him everything will be okay.
  • He wore a white shirt with a black shoulder patch on it.
  • The little girl cried and buried her head in her mother's shoulder.
  • My new backpack has a comfortable shoulder strap.
  • I have pain in my shoulder after playing basketball yesterday.
  • My doctor told me to rest my shoulder for a few days to avoid further injury.
  • When you're riding a bike, it's important to keep your shoulders relaxed and loose.
  • Can you give me a shoulder to cry on? I'm feeling really sad.
  • My backpack is heavy, so I always carry it on my shoulder.
  • I always carry my backpack on my shoulder when I go to school.
  • Please don't tap me on the shoulder when I'm concentrating.
  • My injury prevented me from carrying heavy objects on my right shoulder for months.
  • It's important to keep your shoulders relaxed while working on the computer.
  • My mom lent me her cardigan to keep my shoulders warm on a chilly evening.
  • In order to execute proper posture while weightlifting, it's important to keep your shoulders back and down.
  • After a long day at work, I could feel the tension in my shoulders and knew it was time to schedule a massage.
  • The doctor recommended that I ice my shoulder for twenty minutes each day to help alleviate the swelling.
  • He shrugged his shoulders in response to the news, indicating that he was unsure how to react.
  • During the concert, the crowd was so packed that I had someone's shoulder in my face the entire time.
  • She couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy seeing her ex-boyfriend with another girl on his shoulder.
  • As the manager, it's on my shoulders to ensure this project is completed on time.
  • Despite the intense pain in her shoulder, she refused to let it affect her tennis game.
  • The weight of the world seemed to be on his shoulders as he struggled to make ends meet.
  • He leaned his head against her shoulder, feeling comfort in her embrace.
  • He threw his arm around her shoulder and whispered words of encouragement in her ear, giving her the strength to carry on.
  • The doctors worked tirelessly to repair the damage to her shoulder, using the latest medical techniques to heal her injury.
  • The bride's dress was adorned with intricate lace details that cascaded down her shoulders, giving her an ethereal beauty.
  • As I walked down the street, I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see my long-lost friend.
  • The burden of responsibility rested heavily on her shoulders, but she never wavered in her determination to succeed.
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