Sideburn
noun
Sideburns are strips of hair that grow down the sides of a man's face, extending from the hairline to below the ears.
He decided to grow his sideburns thicker for a vintage look.
Often appears as...
- mutton chops
- long sideburns
Usage tips
Neutral
facial hair, grooming, hairstyle
noun
Sideburns are strips of hair that grow down the sides of a man's face, extending from the hairline to below the ears.
He decided to grow his sideburns thicker for a vintage look.
Often appears as...
- mutton chops
- long sideburns
Usage tips
Neutral
facial hair, grooming, hairstyle
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Sideburns often reflect styles from various eras, like the 1960s.
Many musicians and artists embraced thick sideburns as a fashion statement.
Pro Tip 2/3Grooming Styles
The way sideburns are cut can drastically change an individual’s appearance.
A style with connected sideburns and mustache is often referred to as a 'full beard'.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Associations
Sideburns have historical associations, often linked with certain cultural or political movements.
In the 19th century, men with sideburns were often seen as more fashionable.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Sideburns often reflect styles from various eras, like the 1960s.
Many musicians and artists embraced thick sideburns as a fashion statement.
Pro Tip 2/3Grooming Styles
The way sideburns are cut can drastically change an individual’s appearance.
A style with connected sideburns and mustache is often referred to as a 'full beard'.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Associations
Sideburns have historical associations, often linked with certain cultural or political movements.
In the 19th century, men with sideburns were often seen as more fashionable.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Sideburns often reflect styles from various eras, like the 1960s.
Many musicians and artists embraced thick sideburns as a fashion statement.
Pro Tip 2/3Grooming Styles
The way sideburns are cut can drastically change an individual’s appearance.
A style with connected sideburns and mustache is often referred to as a 'full beard'.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Associations
Sideburns have historical associations, often linked with certain cultural or political movements.
In the 19th century, men with sideburns were often seen as more fashionable.
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