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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bristles

/brɪstəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does bristles mean?

noun

A small, stiff hair or a sharp, pointed part of an animal's skin, especially on a pig or a hedgehog. Bristles are also used to describe the stiff hairs on a brush.

Example

"The pig's bristles were a deep brown color and stood upright on its back."

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