moustache
noun
mous·tache
less common spelling of mustache
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
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Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
But Lane, who’s been a delightful, very moustache-forward southern presence on the HBO series, thinks McAllister would’ve been pleased with his depiction on the show.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
The American champion is one of the most visible riders in the peloton thanks to his stars and stripes jersey, flowing hair, and horseshoe moustache — he was recognised with the Super Teammate award at the end of the race.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Tattoos inspired by the Virgo star sign, watercolor cheetah print, obscure song lyrics, and the classic moustache also made the list, as did geometric-style tattoos of an owl.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
But Lane, who’s been a delightful, very moustache-forward southern presence on the HBO series, thinks McAllister would’ve been pleased with his depiction on the show.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
The American champion is one of the most visible riders in the peloton thanks to his stars and stripes jersey, flowing hair, and horseshoe moustache — he was recognised with the Super Teammate award at the end of the race.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Tattoos inspired by the Virgo star sign, watercolor cheetah print, obscure song lyrics, and the classic moustache also made the list, as did geometric-style tattoos of an owl.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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“Moustache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moustache. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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