Synonyms of barbers

barbers

noun

plural of barber

as in stylists

a person who cuts and arranges hair

went to the barber to get his hair cut and his beard trimmed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stylists
• hairdressers
• hairstylists
• haircutters
• beauticians
• cosmetologists
• coiffeurs
• trichologists
• coiffeuses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of barbers

Education experts said one possible response to such a scenario is for state legislatures that set licensing requirements to decide some occupations — like barbers and stylists — actually need less training. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Off Chattahoochee Avenue, a business park with two dozen container suites is home to hairstylists, barbers, a florist, a phlebotomist and a 3D-printing business. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026

As the barbers trimmed patients’ beards, one man summed up the experience in a single word. — ABC News, 30 June 2026

Yeah, there’s a shortage of good barbers out in the woods. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026

There, Walker picked up tips from her brothers who were barbers. — Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Aspiring barbers can now learn from industry vets, get their hours in a salon and get paid for their efforts. — Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

Flanagan's family has since honored his legacy by creating a memorial scholarship to financially support aspiring barbers. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026

Five $100,000 grants to Chicago public schools included support for vocational programs serving aspiring barbers and carpenters. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 May 2026