# goatee

/ˈɡoʊˈti/ (US) · /ɡəʊtˈiː/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/goatee
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

a small, pointed beard that grows only on your chin. It is named after the hair found on a goat's chin.

For teachers: a small beard that is limited to the chin and sometimes the area around the mouth, but does not include the cheeks.

## Examples

- He decided to grow a goatee for the summer.
- The actor changed his appearance for the new role by shaving his full beard into a neat goatee.
- While the clean-shaven look was preferred in the corporate office, several younger employees began sporting well-groomed goatees as a subtle form of personal expression.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used with the verbs 'grow', 'sport', or 'shave'.

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