shoulder-blade area

noun

UK /ˈʃəʊl.də.blæd ˈeə.ri.ə/

US /ˈʃoʊl.dɚ.blæd ˈer.i.ə/

The flat part of your back near the top where your shoulder bones are.

She felt a little ache in her shoulder-blade area after carrying the heavy bag.

SYNONYMS

scapular region upper back shoulder region back of the shoulder

RELATED WORDS

scapula shoulder blade back spine ribs

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The space around the shoulder blade where muscles and nerves sit.

The doctor pressed gently on the shoulder-blade area to check for soreness.

3. A spot on clothing that covers the shoulder blade.

There was a small tear in the shoulder-blade area of his shirt.

4. The part of a chair or seat that touches the upper back.

The cushion supports the shoulder-blade area when you lean back.