barbershop
word
/ˈbɑɹbɝˌʃɑp/
/bˈɑːbəʃˌɒp/
Definition
A place where men get their hair cut, beards trimmed, or shaves, usually by a barber.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily refers to places for men's haircuts and shaves, distinct from 'hair salon' (which usually serves women or is unisex). Common collocations: 'go to the barbershop', 'classic barbershop'. Also refers to 'barbershop quartet' (a style of singing), though that's less common.
Spanish: barberíaPortuguese (BR): barbeariaPortuguese (PT): barbeariaChinese (Simplified): 理发店Chinese (Traditional): 理髮店Hindi: नाई की दुकानArabic: صالون الحلاقةBengali: নাপিতের দোকানRussian: парикмахерская (мужская)Japanese: 理髪店Vietnamese: tiệm cắt tóc namKorean: 이발소Turkish: berber dükkanıUrdu: حجام کی دکانIndonesian: tukang cukur
Example Sentences
I had a great conversation at the barbershop today.
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I get my hair cut at the barbershop.
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The barbershop opens at 9 a.m.
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My father is a barber at the local barbershop.
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You should try that new barbershop downtown—they do awesome fades.
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Sometimes I just go to the barbershop to relax and catch up on the neighborhood gossip.
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