mustache

noun
UK: /məˈstɑːʃ/
US: /ˈmʌstæʃ/

  1. Hair that grows on a man's upper lip.

    1. He has a big, brown mustache. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective twirled his mustache as he pondered the puzzling case. [ ] [ ]

  2. An affectation or mannerism suggesting a mustache (often used humorously).

    1. The comedian sported a fake mustache. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play featured actors with various fake mustaches to denote different eras. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

moustache
mustache transitive-verb

  1. To furnish with a mustache or something resembling a mustache.

    1. He mustached his face for the costume party. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist mustached the portrait, adding a touch of whimsy to the artwork. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mustache" in English means: Hair that grows on a man's upper lip., An affectation or mannerism suggesting a mustache (often used humorously)..

The phonetic transcription of "mustache" is /məˈstɑːʃ/ in British English and /ˈmʌstæʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mustache": moustache.

Example usage of "mustache": "He has a big, brown mustache.". More examples on the page.