noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

moustache

muh-STAHSH

Moustache (noun) means Hair grown on the upper lip. Example: “He grew a thick moustache for the competition.”

noun

Hair grown on the upper lip.

"He grew a thick moustache for the competition."

"Her grandfather has worn the same neat moustache for decades."

How to use moustache

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFacial hair above the mouth.

UK vs US

Spelled "moustache" in British English; American English commonly uses "mustache."

Common pairings

grow a moustache thick moustache trim a moustache

moustaches plural

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He grew a thick _____ for the competition.

From French moustache, tracing back through Italian and Byzantine Greek to an ancient word for "upper lip."

Origin: French

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What does “moustache” mean?

The word “moustache” means hair grown on the upper lip. In plain terms, facial hair above the mouth.

How do you pronounce “moustache”?

“Moustache” is pronounced muh-STAHSH (/ˈmʌstæʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “moustache” in a sentence?

Here is “moustache” used in a sentence: “He grew a thick moustache for the competition.”

What part of speech is “moustache”?

“Moustache” is a noun.

Where does the word “moustache” come from?

The word “moustache” comes from French. From French moustache, tracing back through Italian and Byzantine Greek to an ancient word for "upper lip.".

Is “moustache” a common word?

“Moustache” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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