SINCE 1828
sideburns
plural noun
side·burns
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Definition of sideburns
1
: side-whiskers
2
: continuations of the hairline in front of the ears
Other Words from sideburns
sideburned
\ ˈsīd-ˌbərnd
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adjective
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adjective
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sideburns
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sideburns
: hair that grows on the side of a man's face in front of his ears
sideburns
noun plural
side·burns
| \ ˈsīd-ˌbərnz
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Kids Definition of sideburns
: hair growing on the side of the face in front of the ears
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