noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a male) can go to get a haircut. countable
2. 2
   a shop where men can get their hair cut wordnet
3. 3
   A style of a cappella vocal music, usually sung in four-part harmony in which contains high and lead tenors, baritone and bass. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To perform in the barbershop musical style. ambitransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

agencyatelierbarber'sbarberstorebeauty parlorbeauty salon

Example

More examples

"Oh, you've been to the barbershop."

Etymology

Compound of barber + shop.

Related phrases

barbershop quartetbarbershop quartet

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