Beard

usgb/bɪrd/
noun

A growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.

He has a long, thick beard.
Visual representation of "beard" - A growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.

Often appears as...

  • grow a beard
  • shave a beard
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Gender Specific

Beard usually refers to men; women with facial hair use different terms.

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He grew his beard for No-Shave November.
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Cultural Significance

Beards can signify maturity, wisdom, or religious belief in different cultures.

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In many cultures, a full beard is a sign of adulthood.
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Not Always Literal

Sometimes 'beard' is used metaphorically to suggest someone is hiding something.

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He put on a beard of toughness, but was actually quite sensitive.
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