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Mustache vs. Moustache

Mustache

/məˈstɑːʃ/
Facial hair grown above the upper lip.

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This word has no antonyms

Moustache

/məˈstɑːʃ/
A strip of hair grown above the upper lip, typically by men.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Mustache is the spelling used primarily in American English, while moustache is the preferred spelling in British English and other variations like Canadian or Australian English.
  • Both words refer to the same type of facial hair grown on the upper lip.
  • The key difference is just the regional spelling preference, not the meaning.
  • Remember, US is in mustache, which can help recall the American usage.
  • The extra o in moustache could be thought of as an emphasis on the pronunciation, used outside the US.
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