barbershop

[ bahr-ber-shop ]

noun

1. alsocalledcomma especially British, barber's shop. the place of business of a barber.
2. the singing of four-part harmony in barbershop style or the music sung in this style.

adjective

1. specializing in the unaccompanied part-singing of popular songs in which four voices move in close, highly chromatic harmony:

   a barbershop quartet.

2. characteristic of such part-singing.

barbershop

/ ˈbɑːbəˌʃɒp /

noun

1. the premises of a barber
2. modifier denoting or characterized by a type of close four-part harmony for male voices, popular in romantic and sentimental songs of the 1920s and 1930s

   a barbershop quartet

Word History and Origins

Origin of barbershop¹

First recorded in 1570–80; barber + shop

Example Sentences

A CNN analysis of a segment in which Trump visited a Bronx barbershop with "Fox & Friends" host Lawrence Jones found that the network edited Trump’s responses to make the candidate seem more on-topic.

From Salon

For the past 20 years, Yelp has been providing a platform for people to share their experiences at businesses ranging from bars to barbershops.

From Salon

"It's a more intimate space, where the action is right up close and the audience can feel like they're in the barbershop and neighborhood," said Lippiello.

From Salon

Later video surveillance showed Chance following Love, who was carrying a large piece of raw lumber, into the barbershop, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

Historical markings along Caliente-Bodfish Road indicate buildings that once existed: barbershop, a blacksmith, the Grand Inn and a livery stable.

From Los Angeles Times

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