moustache

[muhs-tash, muh-stash]

noun

1. mustache.

moustache

/ məˈstɑːʃ /

noun

1. the unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip, and sometimes down the sides of the mouth

2. a similar growth of hair or bristles (in animals) or feathers (in birds)

3. a mark like a moustache

Other Word Forms

• moustached adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of moustache¹

C16: via French from Italian mostaccio, ultimately from Doric Greek mustax upper lip

Example Sentences

Last weekend in London's Soho Square he strutted against two dozen other men - and some women with drawn-on moustaches - in a catwalk contest to find the city's best "performative male".

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This was successful 14 times but on the 15th attempt, the wind changed direction and blew the fire into his face, causing him to lose an eyebrow and part of his signature moustache.

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The star, born Terry Gene Bollea and known for his flowing blond hair and moustache, died at his home in Florida on Thursday.

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The office has also documented the public humiliation of a Druze men, including the forcible shaving of his moustache, which is an important cultural symbol for the Druze community.

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The moustaches are a symbol of Druze religious identity.

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