Meanings
- colloquialanatomyThe danger triangle of the face.
The so-called Triangle of Death has been making headlines thanks to viral TikToks.
2026 January 21, “Popping Pimples in the 'Triangle of Death'”, in Henry Ford Health, archived from the original on 16 Feb 20262 more examples
Wright’s infection, which was likely caused by a dirty makeup brush, was in an area of the face known as the “triangle of death.”
2017 September 8, Kimberly Holland, “What Is the ‘Triangle of Death’ on Your Face?”, in Healthline, archived from the original on 24 Aug 2017The section of your face from the bridge of your nose to the corners of your mouth is sometimes known as the “danger triangle of the face,” or even the “triangle of death.”
[2022 February 25, “What Is the ‘Danger Triangle of the Face’?”, in Cleveland Clinic, archived from the original on 25 Feb 2022
Synonyms & antonyms
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triangle of death. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/triangle%20of%20death
“triangle of death.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/triangle%20of%20death. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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