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Beard: meaning, definitions and examples

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beard

 

[ bษชษ™rd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

facial hair

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

Synonyms

facial hair, stubble, whiskers

Examples of usage

  • He had a long, thick beard that reached down to his chest.
  • His beard was neatly trimmed and well-groomed.
  • She gently stroked his beard as they talked.
  • The old man stroked his long white beard thoughtfully.
  • The actor grew a beard for his role in the movie.

Translations

Translations of the word "beard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคขเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bart

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jenggot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ broda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barbe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barba

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์—ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุญูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vousy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brada

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒกๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skegg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saqqal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barba

Etymology

The word 'beard' originated from the Old English word 'beard', which is related to the Old Frisian 'berd', Old High German 'bart', and Dutch 'baard'. Beards have been a symbol of masculinity and wisdom in many cultures throughout history, with different styles and lengths representing different meanings. In ancient Egypt, beards were a sign of wealth and status, while in ancient Greece, beards were associated with strength and virility. Today, beards continue to be a popular fashion statement and a symbol of individuality.

See also: bear, bearable, bearer, bearers, bearing, bearish, forbear, forbearance, forbearing, forebear, forebears, overbearing, unbearable, unbearably.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,733 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.