mustache
MUSS-tash
Mustache (noun) means a strip of hair grown on a man's upper lip. Example: “He grew a mustache for charity in November.”
noun
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A strip of hair grown on a man's upper lip.
"He grew a mustache for charity in November."
"A thick grey mustache hid his top lip completely."
How to use mustache
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHair grown on a man's upper lip.
When to use it
Mustache is American spelling; use moustache in British writing.
Memory tip
Both spellings have one t and end -ache; the British form simply adds an o after the m.
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Common pairings
grow a mustache
handlebar mustache
trim his mustache
a pencil mustache
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Etymology
From French moustache, from Italian mostaccio, ultimately from Greek mystax, meaning 'upper lip' or the hair on it.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for mustache
ache
cache
Apache
stache
panache
headache
backache
moustache
toothache
bellyache
heartache
stomachache
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between mustache and moustache?
They are the same word with different spellings. Mustache is the standard American form and moustache the standard British, Irish, Australian and Canadian form.
What is the difference between a mustache and a beard?
A mustache is only the hair on the upper lip. A beard covers the chin and jaw, and a full beard usually includes a mustache joined to it.
How do you pronounce mustache?
Americans usually stress the first syllable, MUSS-tash. British speakers stress the second, muh-STAHSH.
What is the meaning of mustache?
"mustache" (noun) means a strip of hair grown on a man's upper lip.
