beard (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɪərd/

Definition

The hair that grows on a man's chin, cheeks, and neck.

Examples

• He decided to grow a beard for the winter.

• The pirate had a thick, black beard.

• She admired his neatly trimmed beard.

How to Use beard

grow a beard (collocation)

To allow facial hair to grow on one's chin and cheeks. — "He decided to grow a beard during his vacation."

trim a beard (collocation)

To cut and shape facial hair to make it neat. — "She helps her husband trim his beard every week."

stroke one's beard (collocation)

To gently rub one's facial hair, often when thinking. — "The professor stroked his beard as he considered the question."

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