Beard

/bɪrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.

He decided to grow a beard for the winter season.

Facial hair, especially when it's styled in a particular way.

His beard was neatly trimmed and well-maintained.

A symbol of masculinity and maturity.

In many cultures, a beard is seen as a sign of wisdom and strength.

verb

To cover or conceal something.

The hedge bearded the view of the garden from the street.

Old English 'beard' from Proto-Germanic *berdaz.

to beard the lion in his den

to confront a person in their own territory

beard of bees

a cluster of bees hanging from a surface

to grow a beard

to let facial hair grow out

shaving

The act of removing hair from the face.

moustache

Facial hair that grows above the upper lip.

goatee

A small beard that is clipped short and is often found on the chin.

A cover for someone’s true gender or relationship status.

He brought her to the party as his beard.

A partner used to disguise one’s sexual orientation.

Some people consider having a beard as standard practice in the industry.