1. hair that grows on a man’s chin and cheeks
2. a tuft of hair or bristles on certain animals or plants

1. to confront boldly; to face with defiance
Usage: formal

Examples

• He grew a thick beard over the winter.
• The old man stroked his gray beard thoughtfully.
• A goat’s beard hangs from its chin.
• The wheat had long golden beards.
• She decided to beard the lion in his den.
• The journalist bearded the politician about the scandal.