: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Andre Anthony, who owns a nearby barbershop, stepped outside just as people started taking cover.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
Nearby, Spencer Station in Miller was established to serve Route 66 travelers; the general store opened in 1926, the garage in 1927, and the cafe and barbershop in 1928.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Andre Anthony, who owns a nearby barbershop, stepped outside just as people started taking cover.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 10 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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