goatee

noun

goa·​tee gō-ˈtē How to pronounce goatee (audio)
: a small pointed or tufted beard on a man's chin
goateed adjective

Examples of goatee in a Sentence

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Sullivans Island Police Chief Glenn Meadows described the suspect as heavyset, in his 40s, balding with a goatee. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025 An impressive collection of stick-on mutton chops, mustaches and goatees — all made of real human hair — is neatly arranged underneath a glass counter. Christopher Intagliata, NPR, 13 Sep. 2024 Dark glasses shielded his eyes, while a salt-and-pepper tufts flecked his goatee. Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 6 May 2025 For instance, that toothy gape up front is corralled by a goatee of nearly 200 digital light whiskers. New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goatee

Word History

Etymology

from its resemblance to the beard of a he-goat

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goatee was in 1841

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“Goatee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goatee. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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goatee

noun
goa·​tee gō-ˈtē How to pronounce goatee (audio)
: a small trim pointed or tufted beard on a man's chin

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