: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony
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Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
When Styles arrived in L.A. to open his barbershop in 2020, the pandemic stymied his plans.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
Signing of the bill is welcome news to Craig Hunt, who operates two barbershops in Iowa and has seen many people give up because of the time and expense of becoming licensed.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
When Styles arrived in L.A. to open his barbershop in 2020, the pandemic stymied his plans.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 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 15 Jun. 2025.
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