Definition

Noun: 1. A shop where men get haircuts and other grooming services: A barbershop is a business establishment where barbers provide services primarily for men and boys, such as haircutting, shaving, and beard trimming.

Usage

• The word "barbershop" functions as a noun and typically refers to the physical place of business.
• It is often used with prepositions like , , or (e.g., , ).
• It can be used as a modifier in terms like "barbershop chair" or "barbershop quartet."

Examples

• Noun:
  • He goes to the barbershop every two weeks for a trim.
  • The old-fashioned barbershop had a striped pole outside and leather chairs inside.
  • I'll meet you at the barbershop on Main Street.

Advanced Usage

• "Barbershop" as a cultural or social space: In many communities, the barbershop historically serves as a social hub for conversation and community connection.
  • The local barbershop is more than just a place for a haircut; it's where people gather to discuss the news.

Variants and Related Words

• Barber (noun): The professional who cuts hair and shaves beards in a barbershop.
  • My barber always gives me great advice.
• Barbershop quartet (noun phrase): A group of four singers who perform a cappella harmony, typically in the style of early 20th-century American music. This is a distinct, specialized usage of the word.
  • We listened to a barbershop quartet sing at the festival.

Synonyms

• Barber's
• Tonsorial parlor (archaic/humorous)

Related Phrases

• Barbershop pole: The red, white, and blue striped rotating sign traditionally hung outside a barbershop.
  • You can recognize the shop by the spinning barbershop pole.

Noun

1. a shop where men can get their hair cut