sideburns
word
Definition
Hair that grows down the sides of a man's face, in front of the ears. Often a style choice, and can be of different lengths or shapes.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to men's facial hair; always plural ('sideburns,' never 'sideburn'). Common with 'grow,' 'trim,' 'shave off,' and 'thick/bushy.' Can imply a retro or stylish look. Related but not the same as 'beard.'
Spanish: patillasPortuguese (BR): costeletasPortuguese (PT): patilhasChinese (Simplified): 鬢角 - 络腮胡（一部分）Chinese (Traditional): 鬢角 - 鬢鬚Hindi: साइडबर्न्सArabic: السوالفBengali: সাইডবার্ন - গালে (কানের সামনে) দাড়িRussian: бакенбардыJapanese: もみあげVietnamese: tóc maiKorean: 구레나룻Turkish: favoriUrdu: بقلےIndonesian: jambang
Example Sentences
My brother wants to grow sideburns like a movie star.
basic
The barber trimmed his sideburns shorter.
basic
Elvis Presley was famous for his iconic sideburns.
natural
I accidentally shaved off one of my sideburns!
natural
His sideburns make him look a bit retro, but he loves the style.
natural
He has thick sideburns on both sides of his face.
basic