: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony
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William Goodman, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
At a nearby barbershop, customers angled their chairs to watch the parade.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
After all, this lofty third space offers a barbershop, coffee shop, clothing store, restaurant, cocktail lounge, and private dining space, all of it accessed through a minty green entry floor designed to immediately put you at ease.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
At a nearby barbershop, customers angled their chairs to watch the parade.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 15 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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