: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
At various points in its history, the building contained an array of businesses—including a bar, a dance studio, a detective's office, and a barbershop—and throughout the hallways, a series of plaques depict the lives of some of the characters who worked there.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
Growing up in a Texan barbershop, Renaud was working the register, interacting with clients, and learning how to be an entrepreneur from a young age.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
At various points in its history, the building contained an array of businesses—including a bar, a dance studio, a detective's office, and a barbershop—and throughout the hallways, a series of plaques depict the lives of some of the characters who worked there.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
This unique fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent brings barbershop charm to your day, and sticks around for hours.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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“Barbershop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barbershop. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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