: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Now, the 38-year-old runs about 20 barbershops across the country, including three Chicano-style shops, and trains barbers such as Loc.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
Barbershop choir to sing at library The Music Men Chorus, North County’s barbershop a cappella choir, will perform at 1 p.m. June 4 at the Vista Branch of the San Diego County Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Now, the 38-year-old runs about 20 barbershops across the country, including three Chicano-style shops, and trains barbers such as Loc.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 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 7 Jun. 2025.
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