Synonyms for

Whisker

Verb / ˈwɪskɜ: / / ˈhwɪskɜ: / Another word for whisker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Whisker means any of the long, stiff hairs growing on the face of certain animals, especially cats, that are used for touch and for expressing emotions.

Synonyms & similar words

hair bewhisker vibrissa sensoryhair hairsbreadth hair bristle stubble beard mustache goatee sideburns feelers antennae barbs cilia feathers spines thorns quills prickles fangs teeth tusks

Example sentences

  1. The cat's whiskers are so soft.
  2. He had long whiskers on his chin.
  3. I feel ticklish when someone touches my whiskers.
  4. The porcupine's whiskers can detect danger.
  5. The rabbit's whiskers help it to navigate in the dark.

Quotes

  • "I always thought a cat could get in anywhere; they seem to be able to whisker their way through anything." - Louise J. Kaplan
  • "A cat's whiskers are more than a cute adornment; they're the key to its sense of balance and security." - Gwen Cooper
  • "I have whiter hair; I have wrinkles. I'm almost 46. It's a strange age. It's like a no-man's land. I'm not young enough to be in my 30s anymore, but I'm not old enough to be a middle-aged woman, either. I'm in this weird in-between state. But, it's okay; I'm so much happier overall. I'm calmer, more patient, and more content." - Tori Spelling (about embracing aging like whiskers on a cat)

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