: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Williams ran but collapsed at the back of the barbershop, police said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
The first option was Morrison Street, which intersects with Market Street, in front of the building that housed Morrow’s barbershop and media company.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Williams ran but collapsed at the back of the barbershop, police said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.
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