barbershop

Etymology

Compound of barber + shop.

noun

  1. (countable) The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a male) can go to get a haircut.
    Coordinate term: beauty parlor
  2. (uncountable, music) A style of a capella vocal music, sung in four-part harmony, typically by a quartet of men.

verb

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To perform in the barbershop musical style.

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