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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 The origin story of Guy Gardner is actually interesting, despite his questionable barber choices. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Evrima also offers grooming services from the Italian barber and skincare company Pisterzi. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 At a nearly empty barber shop in Salisbury, a Haitian on TPS ventured in for a haircut. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 However, Kelce’s barber Patrick Regan previously told Fox News that the tight-end’s buzzcut also has Swift’s seal of approval. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barber

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stylist

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The series stars Hunt as AJ, an investment banker from Boston, who moves to New York for a new job and begins living with her best friend, aspiring celebrity stylist Abby (played by Avantika).

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
As for critics, like Rachel Tashjian, and stylists, like Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, the call is coming from inside the house.

— Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

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