# mustache

/ˈməsˌtæʃ/ (US) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mustache
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

the hair that grows on a man's upper lip, above the mouth.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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