Stubble

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌbəl/

Definitions of stubble

noun the short, stiff hairs on a man's face when he has not shaved for a while

Example Sentences

A1 He has a bit of stubble on his chin.

A2 After a few days without shaving, his stubble started to show.

B1 The man's stubble was rough against her cheek when they hugged.

B2 She preferred the look of stubble on his face rather than a clean shave.

C1 The actor grew out his stubble for his latest role, giving him a rugged appearance.

C2 The barber expertly trimmed his stubble, creating a perfectly groomed look.

Examples of stubble in a Sentence

formal The man's stubble was starting to show, indicating that he had not shaved in a few days.

informal I hate the feeling of stubble on my face after a few days without shaving.

slang He's rocking some serious stubble right now, probably too lazy to shave.

figurative The stubble on the field reminded me of the challenges we had to overcome to reach our goal.

Grammatical Forms of stubble

• past tense: stubbled
• plural: stubbles
• comparative: more stubbly
• superlative: most stubbly
• present tense: stubble
• future tense: will stubble
• perfect tense: have stubbled
• continuous tense: is stubbling
• singular: stubble
• positive degree: stubbly
• infinitive: to stubble
• gerund: stubbling
• participle: stubbled

Origin and Evolution of stubble

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stubble' originated from the Old English word 'stybb', which referred to a tree stump or the lower part of a plant left in the ground after cutting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'stubble' evolved to refer specifically to the short, stiff stalks of grain or other plants left in the ground after harvesting. It is now commonly used to describe the short, bristly growth of hair that remains on a person's face after shaving.