whisker
noun
whiskers, a beard.
whiskers
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pluralof whisker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The Wizard of Oz’s” original Cowardly Lion costume stands alone in the center of a room allowing intimate inspection of its whiskers, ringlets and fur.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
They have stiff white whiskers and a prehensile tail that’s as long as their body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
There's also a wealth of technological possibilities elephant whiskers could inspire, not least when it comes to robotics, Schulz said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
I refuse to bury the Chiefs, because they have torched me so many times—presuming their inevitable demise, only to see clever coach Andy Reid pull off another victory by the walrus whiskers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
As he wiped his paws over his whiskers, he suddenly had a most unhappy thought.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
