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

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 notes

In plain EnglishFacial hair grown down the sides of the face.

Common pairings

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Word forms

sideburn singular

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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.

Synonyms

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Related words

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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.

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