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barber

noun

ˈbär-bər

Definition of barber

as in stylist

a person who cuts and arranges hair went to the barber to get his hair cut and his beard trimmed

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Recent Examples of barber Tucked at the back of one barber shop is Screaming Alley, a cabaret production company supporting independent artists. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Bolden works as a barber during the day, and as a cornet player at night. — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026 Volunteers handed out 550 backpacks filled with school supplies, while barbers and stylists provided about 100 free haircuts. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 The origin story of Guy Gardner is actually interesting, despite his questionable barber choices. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barber

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stylist

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As part of the launch, Starmoire appointed television personality and stylist Stacy London as chief style strategist and investor.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
The singer’s longtime personal stylist, Joseph Cassell Falconer, styled the vintage graphic tee — reportedly from Kansas City’s Westside Storey — as a mini dress.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of stylist

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