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stubble

[ˈstʌbəl]

stubble Definition

  • 1the short stalks of grain or other crops that are left standing after harvesting
  • 2short, stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a while

Using stubble: Examples

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

  • Example

    The farmer left the stubble in the field to protect the soil from erosion.

  • Example

    He had a thick stubble on his chin and cheeks.

  • Example

    He decided to grow a beard from his stubble.

stubble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stubble

Phrases with stubble

  • five o'clock shadow

    a darkening of a man's skin on the lower face, especially the chin and jawline, caused by the growth of stubble after a period of shaving

    Example

    He always had a five o'clock shadow by the end of the day.

  • the practice of setting fire to crop residue left after harvesting to clear the fields for the next crop

    Example

    Stubble burning is a major cause of air pollution in some regions.

  • a farmer who works with stubble and other crop residues

    Example

    He was born and raised as a stubble jumper, working on his family's farm.

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Summary: stubble in Brief

'Stubble' [ˈstʌbəl] refers to the short stalks of grain or other crops left standing after harvesting, or the short, stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a while. It is often associated with the phrase 'five o'clock shadow,' and can be used in phrases like 'stubble burning' and 'stubble jumper.'

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