Definition of the word moustache

Pronunciation of vocabulary moustache

moustachenoun

ria

/ˈmʌstæʃ//ˈmʌstæʃ/

Origin of the word moustache

The word "moustache" has a fascinating origin. It comes from the French word "moustache," which is derived from the Old French "moustreche," meaning "upper lip." This term was used to describe the facial hair that grows on the upper lip. The French adopted the word from the Latin "mustacium," which referred to the upper lip or the hair that grows on it. The Latin term is thought to be derived from the Etruscan language, which was spoken in what is now Italy before the Roman Empire. The word "moustache" has been used in the English language since the 16th century and has evolved to refer specifically to the tuft of hair that grows on the upper lip, regardless of its length or style. Today, the word is used in many languages around the world to describe this distinctive facial feature.

Vocabulary summary moustache

typenoun

meaningmustache, ria ((US,US meaning) (also) mustache)

Example of vocabulary moustachenamespace

meaning

a line of hair that a man allows to grow on his upper lip

một đường lông mà một người đàn ông để mọc ở môi trên

  • He's trying to grow a moustache.

    Anh ấy đang cố nuôi ria mép.

  • An enormous black moustache drooped over his mouth.

    Một bộ ria mép đen khổng lồ rủ xuống miệng ông.

  • The actor's character in the film had a thick, curled moustache that added an air of sophistication to his otherwise rugged appearance.

    Nhân vật của nam diễn viên trong phim có bộ ria mép dày, cong, tạo thêm nét tinh tế cho vẻ ngoài thô kệch của anh.

  • The silent film star was known for his distinctive handlebar moustache, which became a defining characteristic of his iconic persona.

    Ngôi sao phim câm này được biết đến với bộ ria mép hình chữ V đặc trưng, ​​đây đã trở thành đặc điểm nhận dạng tính cách mang tính biểu tượng của ông.

  • After growing a moustache for a theatrical production, the actor was surprised by the newfound attention it received from female admirers.

    Sau khi nuôi ria mép để tham gia một vở kịch, nam diễn viên đã rất ngạc nhiên khi nhận được sự chú ý mới từ những người hâm mộ nữ.

Extra examples:
  • He stroked his moustache thoughtfully.

    Ông vuốt ria mép một cách đầy suy tư.

  • Her fiancé sported a bushy moustache.

    Vị hôn phu của cô có bộ ria mép rậm.

  • His grey moustache bristled with importance.

    Bộ ria mép màu xám của ông tỏ ra rất quan trọng.

meaning

a very long moustache

một bộ ria mép rất dài

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