buccal

adjective

buc·​cal ˈbə-kəl 

1

: of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying a cheek

the buccal surface of a tooth

the buccal branch of the facial nerve

2

: of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth

the buccal cavity

buccally

ˈbə-kə-lē 

adverb

Examples of buccal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Popular styles include lymphatic drainage, Gua sha, buccal and acupressure. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Lymphatic drainage, Gua sha, buccal massage and acupressure are among the techniques in wide consumer use. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

To correct the botched buccal fat removal, Brown saw another plastic surgeon for a reconstructive procedure. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

Many of today’s sculpting and lifting facial massages combine multiple techniques, combining manual manipulation, including lymphatic drainage, reflexology and buccal massage, which involves work inside the mouth. — Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin bucca cheek

First Known Use

circa 1721, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for buccal

• ducal
• nuchal

Medical Definition

buccal

adjective

buc·​cal ˈbək-əl 

1

: of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying a cheek

the buccal surface of a tooth

the buccal branch of the facial nerve

2

: of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth

the buccal cavity

buccally

-ə-lē 

adverb