noun
sideburns
SYD-burnz
Sideburns (noun) means Strips of facial hair grown down the sides of the face in front of the ears. Example: “Elvis was famous for his thick sideburns.”
noun
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Strips of facial hair grown down the sides of the face in front of the ears.
"Elvis was famous for his thick sideburns."
How to use sideburns
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFacial hair grown down the sides of the face.
Common pairings
grow sideburns
bushy sideburns
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Word forms
- Singular
- sideburn
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Etymology
A reshuffling of "burnsides", named after the American Civil War general Ambrose Burnside, who was known for his distinctive facial hair.
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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.
