barbershop

1 of 2

noun

bar·​ber·​shop ˈbär-bər-ˌshäp 

: a barber's place of business

barbershop

2 of 2

adjective

: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony

Examples of barbershop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There's a one-chair barbershop on the ground floor, and a location of Object, an upscale decor and clothing boutique, on the second floor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

For the adults, there’s a hookah lounge for Goicoechea, a golf simulator for Usher, not to mention a barbershop, basketball court and yoga deck. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 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

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from the old custom of men in barbershops forming quartets for impromptu singing of sentimental songs

First Known Use

Noun

1510, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1887, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing barbershop

• barbershop quartet

Rhymes for barbershop

• countertop
• lollipop
• mountaintop
• photoshop
• tabletop
• turboprop
• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop

Kids Definition

barbershop

noun

bar·​ber·​shop

ˈbär-bər-ˌshäp

: a barber's place of business