Synonyms for

Beards

Verb / bɪrdz / Another word for beards — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Beards are the hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.

Synonyms & similar words

facefungus beard whiskers byssus whiskers stubble goatee sideburns mustache scruff bristles beardie beaver fluff

Synonyms by register

Formal

whiskers goatee mustache

Informal

stubble scruff five o'clock shadow

Literary

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Antonyms

bald smooth clean-shaven hairless shaved

Common collocations

  • long beard
  • short beard
  • full beard
  • trimmed beard
  • grey beard
  • white beard
  • beard oil
  • beard balm

Word family

noun beard
verb bearded
adjective bearded

Usage note

While 'beard' typically refers to facial hair on a man's chin and cheeks, it can also be used metaphorically for the fuzzy growth on some plants or the fringe on a feather. The adjective 'bearded' means having a beard.

Example sentences

  1. He grew a long beard over the winter.
  2. The man had a bushy beard and mustache.
  3. Some people dye their beards fun colors.
  4. The wizard's beard reached down to his waist.
  5. The old sailor's beard was salty and gray.

Quotes

  • "A beard's a very particular thing." - Tim Allen
  • "The only way to grow a beard is to just put down the razor and wait." - John Hurt
  • "Beards, if you allow them to, can speak." - Neil Gaiman

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