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sideburn

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

singular of sideburns

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, singular, uncommon

Examples

  • His left sideburn was longer than the other one.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The unwanted rapid burning down one side of a cigarette that has been ineptly rolled.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, uncountable

Topics: lifestyle, smoking

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: burnside, mutton chop, side-whiskers

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: facial hair

History

Etymology

From side + burn.