sideburns
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sideburns, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Strips of facial hair grown down the sides of the face in front of the ears.
Synonyms
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How to use sideburns
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A reshuffling of "burnsides", named after the American Civil War general Ambrose Burnside, who was known for his distinctive facial hair.
Full origin of sideburns →Frequently asked questions
What does “sideburns” mean?
The word “sideburns” means strips of facial hair grown down the sides of the face in front of the ears. In plain terms, facial hair grown down the sides of the face.
How do you pronounce “sideburns”?
“Sideburns” is pronounced SYD-burnz (/ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ in IPA).
How do you use “sideburns” in a sentence?
Here is “sideburns” used in a sentence: “Elvis was famous for his thick sideburns.”
What part of speech is “sideburns”?
“Sideburns” is a noun.