soul patch

noun

: a small growth of beard under a man's lower lip

Examples of soul patch in a Sentence

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Oscar and his soul patch say Marian should think of it as an adventure. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026 His voice is raspy, and the once-cleanly cut soul patch that defined his look is scraggly and unkempt. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The packaging features a cartoon version of him, soul patch and all. — Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026 Facial recognition would be challenging—the balaclava left bare only the suggestion of a mustache, and a possible soul patch, and dark, arched eyebrows. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soul patch

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soul patch was in 1986

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“Soul patch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20patch. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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