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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The prestige beauty shop will replace Ulta Beauty at Target. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 Barber and beauty shops rank among the highest for tip percentage at 17%, while certain personal services, such as tattoo and pet care providers, trend even higher, the report found. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Inside looked like any other beauty shop—wigs in the back, buckets of cheap sunglasses and door-knocker earrings, a distinct scent formed through the combination of chemicals and natural butters. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 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 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 12 Mar. 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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