barbershop

CEFRC1

/bˈɑrbəˌrʃɑp/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A shop where people have their hair cut.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A style of a cappella vocal music, usually sung in four-part harmony.

Examples

  • Do you know which barbershop Tom usually goes to?

  • I intend to go to the barbershop.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To perform in the barbershop musical style.

  2. The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a male) can go to get a haircut.

More examples

In context

  • Oh, you've been to the barbershop.

Synonyms

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Every month, my father visits the local blank for a haircut and shave.

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Origin

noun

Compound of barber + shop.