Burnside
3 synonyms for Burnside, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A style of facial hair with thick whiskers grown down the cheeks, connected to a mustache but with the chin shaved bare.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Named after Union General Ambrose Burnside, famous for this facial-hair style; his surname was later reshuffled into the more common word "sideburns."
Full origin of Burnside →Frequently asked questions
What does “Burnside” mean?
The word “Burnside” means a style of facial hair with thick whiskers grown down the cheeks, connected to a mustache but with the chin shaved bare. In plain terms, a mustache-and-cheek-whisker combo, with no beard on the chin.
How do you use “Burnside” in a sentence?
Here is “Burnside” used in a sentence: “The actor grew out impressive burnsides for his Civil War role.”
What part of speech is “Burnside”?
“Burnside” is a noun.
