Burnside (Noun)
Meaning 1
Facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The hipster's carefully cultivated burnside was the envy of all his friends at the coffee shop.
- His burnside had grown so long that it needed to be braided to prevent it from getting tangled.
- The actor's character required him to grow a distinctive burnside for the period drama film.
- He shaved off his full beard and opted for a stylish burnside to frame his face.
- After months of growth, his burnside had become a defining feature of his rugged appearance.
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Meaning 2
United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.