mustache

[mʌˈstæʃ]

mustache Definition

a strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip.

Using mustache: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mustache" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He twirled his mustache thoughtfully.

  • Example

    He grew a mustache to look more mature.

  • Example

    He shaved off his mustache for a job interview.

mustache Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mustache

Phrases with mustache

  • a bushy mustache with long upwardly curved ends

    Example

    He sported a handlebar mustache that made him look like a cowboy.

  • a thin, narrow mustache that resembles a line drawn by a pencil

    Example

    He trimmed his mustache into a pencil-thin line above his lip.

  • a bushy mustache that droops down over the mouth and chin

    Example

    He grew a walrus mustache that made him look like an old sea captain.

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Summary: mustache in Brief

A 'mustache' [mʌˈstæʃ] is a strip of hair grown above the upper lip. It is often used as a fashion statement or to make someone look more mature. Different styles of mustaches include the handlebar mustache, the pencil mustache, and the walrus mustache.

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