B1nounfashion
US/bɪrd/
UK/bɪəd/
the hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks
In context
My grandfather has had a long white beard for as long as I can remember.
He decided to grow a beard after he started working from home.
I barely recognized him because he had shaved off his beard.
Words that go with beard
verb + noun
- grow a beardMany men grow a beard in winter.
- shave off a beardHe had to shave off a beard for his new job.
- trim a beardThe barber can trim a beard in five minutes.
adjective + noun
- long beardThe old monk had a long beard.
- white beardSanta Claus is known for his white beard.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He has a lot of beards.Correct: He has a thick beard.