moustache

[ muhs-tash, muh-stash ]

noun

1. mustache.

moustache

/ məˈstɑːʃ /

noun

1. the unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip, and sometimes down the sides of the mouth
2. a similar growth of hair or bristles (in animals) or feathers (in birds)
3. a mark like a moustache

Derived Forms

• mousˈtached, adjective

Other Words From

• moustached adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of moustache¹

C16: via French from Italian mostaccio, ultimately from Doric Greek mustax upper lip

Example Sentences

He was disguised behind a face mask and hat and had created a fake ID in which he had tanned his skin and wore a black wig with a false beard and moustache.

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Some gifts apply filters to the influencer’s face like the cowboy hat and moustache, a red beret or seasonal pumpkin head.

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To see young fans twirling imaginary moustaches as he walked off the field showed just what a character he is.

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He has even tried to highlight their resemblence to each other, growing out his moustache and wearing Mahinda’s trademark red shawl.

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He later became known as a character actor in a variety of TV and film roles, as well as for his trademark moustache.

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Related Words

• eyebrow
• fiber
• fur
• grass
• haircut
• hairstyle
• mane
• sideburn
• strand
• wig
• wool