beauty shop

noun

: an establishment or department where hairdressing, facials, and manicures are done

called also beauty parlor, beauty salon

Examples of beauty shop in a Sentence

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In May 2024, shortly after his 50th birthday, Hoon received a Facebook message from a woman who introduced herself as a 38-year-old beauty shop owner in Seoul. Hanna Park, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026 The first is the city’s cap on Class M liquor licenses, which allow for the sale of beer and wine at businesses designated as recreational or lifestyle facilities, including art studios, salons, indoor sports venues and beauty shops. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026 Weaver eventually began cooking from his home, delivering plates to local businesses, beauty shops, and the Athens Recreation Center. Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 Hermès also has a beauty shop with its offer of makeup and fragrance products. James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beauty shop

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beauty shop was in 1890

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“Beauty shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beauty%20shop. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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beauty shop

noun
: a place of business for the care of customers' hair, skin, and nails

called also beauty parlor, beauty salon

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