Side-whiskers (Noun)
Meaning
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
- He had grown an impressive set of side-whiskers that framed his face and added to his dignified appearance.
- The actor's character sported side-whiskers and a handlebar mustache that made him look like a villain from a classic Western.
- Side-whiskers were all the rage in the 19th century, with many gentlemen sporting them as a symbol of sophistication and elegance.
- His well-groomed side-whiskers were a defining feature of his appearance, and he took great care to maintain them.
- The fashion-conscious gentleman spent hours in front of the mirror, carefully trimming his side-whiskers to achieve the perfect shape.