Synonyms for

Moustache

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

Definition

A moustache is a strip of hair that grows above a man's upper lip.

Synonyms & similar words

mustache beard whiskers brush mustache mustachio soup-strainer mane mop shag stubble sideburns goatee

Synonyms by register

Formal

mustachio

Informal

stache handlebar lip rug

Literary

upper lip adornment facial hair

Antonyms

bald clean-shaven hairless smooth unbearded

Common collocations

  • thick moustache
  • bushy moustache
  • handlebar moustache
  • trim a moustache
  • grow a moustache
  • twirl his moustache
  • moustache wax
  • handlebar moustache

Word family

noun moustache

Usage note

While 'moustache' is the standard spelling in British English, 'mustache' is more common in American English. Both are acceptable.

Example sentences

  1. He grew a moustache for Movember.
  2. The actor shaved off his moustache for the role.
  3. My grandpa twirls the ends of his moustache when he's thinking.
  4. My uncle has a thick moustache that makes him look like a cowboy.
  5. The police sketch showed a suspect with a bushy moustache.

Quotes

  • 'A man without a moustache is like a cup of tea without sugar.' - English Proverb
  • 'My moustache is my trademark.' - Charlie Chaplin
  • 'I always wanted a moustache... I always had some kind of part.' - Burt Reynolds

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