Word
mustache
Phoneticsmus·tache, stress on the first syllable
/ˈməsˌtæʃ/
UK spelling · moustache
Countable noun
Definition
n. the hair that grows on a man's upper lip, above the mouth.
n. the hair grown on the upper lip of a human, typically a male. Often spelled 'moustache' in British English.
Examples
“He decided to grow a mustache for the winter.”
“The detective was easily recognized by his thick, dark mustache and sharp blue eyes.”
“While facial hair trends fluctuate over the decades, the neatly trimmed mustache remains a classic symbol of mid-century masculine grooming.”
Examples
simple
“He decided to grow a mustache for the winter.”
contextual
“The detective was easily recognized by his thick, dark mustache and sharp blue eyes.”
complex
“While facial hair trends fluctuate over the decades, the neatly trimmed mustache remains a classic symbol of mid-century masculine grooming.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'grow', 'trim', or 'shave'.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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