: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony
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Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Rezaie opened South Barbershop in 2019 after leaving a job at another barbershop.
—Emily Holshouser
may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
Two other properties were purchased in 2024, one of which was a barbershop that was demolished, and a third property was purchased in 2025.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Rezaie opened South Barbershop in 2019 after leaving a job at another barbershop.
—Emily Holshouser
may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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