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
Unlike most mammals with whiskers, those of elephants don't grow back.
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
Then I was thrust back with the handkerchief into his pocket, nose and whiskers first.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
