mustache
noun
mus·tache
ˈmə-ˌstash 
(ˌ)mə-ˈstash
(ˌ)mə-ˈstash
variants
or less commonly moustache
1
: the hair growing on the human upper lip
especially
: such hair grown and often trimmed in a particular style
his long mustache combed and waxed —
Henry Petroski
Henry Petroski 2
: hair or bristles about the mouth of a mammal
Examples of mustache in a Sentence
He used a small pair of scissors to trim his mustache.
He decided to grow a mustache.
The actor was wearing a false mustache.
Recent Examples on the Web
In an era before computer effects, his mustache was burned off during the photo shoot that took place on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2025
His mustache was frozen, and his lips barely moved.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Famous for his signature blond mustache and red bandana, Hogan was also known for making cameos as himself in projects such as 1999’s Muppets From Space and TV show The Goldbergs.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 July 2025
Pedro Pascal is quickly establishing himself among the latter group, bringing his distinct pencil-thin mustache to roles as varied as post apocalyptic survivors, highly eligible bachelors, and small town mayors — the only thing that varies is the level of scruff in his beard.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 July 2025
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2025
His mustache was frozen, and his lips barely moved.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Famous for his signature blond mustache and red bandana, Hogan was also known for making cameos as himself in projects such as 1999’s Muppets From Space and TV show The Goldbergs.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 July 2025
Pedro Pascal is quickly establishing himself among the latter group, bringing his distinct pencil-thin mustache to roles as varied as post apocalyptic survivors, highly eligible bachelors, and small town mayors — the only thing that varies is the level of scruff in his beard.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mustache
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“Mustache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mustache. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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