beauty shop
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Definition
Noun: A commercial establishment where professional services related to personal grooming and appearance are provided, primarily hairdressing and cosmetic treatments.
Usage
This noun refers to a specific type of business. It is typically used to describe the physical location or the business itself. * She goes to the beauty shop every Friday for a haircut and style. * They decided to open a new beauty shop downtown.
Examples
- The beauty shop on Main Street offers manicures and facials in addition to hair services.
- I have an appointment at the beauty shop at three o'clock.
- This neighborhood needs a good beauty shop.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metonymically to refer to the industry or the concept of such establishments.
- He has spent his whole career in the beauty shop business.
Variants and Related Words
- Beauty salon: A very common synonym with identical meaning.
- Hair salon: Specifically denotes a shop focused on hair care and styling.
- Beauty parlor: An older, slightly dated term with the same meaning.
- Salon: A broader term that can refer to a beauty shop, but also to other types of stylish establishments or gatherings.
Synonyms
- Beauty salon
- Hair salon
- Beauty parlor
- Salon
Different Meanings
The term "beauty shop" does not have other distinct, unrelated meanings. It consistently refers to the establishment for grooming services.
Idioms
- No specific idioms are commonly formed with the term "beauty shop."
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs are commonly formed with the term "beauty shop."
Noun
- a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work