1. the short stiff hairs that grow on a man’s face when he has not shaved for a few days
2. the short stiff stalks of grain plants left in the ground after harvesting

Examples

• He rubbed his stubble thoughtfully while considering the problem.
• The actor’s stubble gave him a rugged appearance.
• After three days without shaving, his stubble was quite noticeable.
• The farmer burned the stubble in his wheat field after harvest.
• Geese often feed on grain left in the stubble fields.
• The combine harvester left neat rows of stubble behind.
• Walking through the stubble field was uncomfortable in bare feet.