: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony
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Dakin Andone and Emma Tucker, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
According to Google Maps, Family Dollar, a barbershop, a daycare center and a men's apparel store are a few of these businesses.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2024
Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
The goal is to disrupt underlying issues that lead to violence, like in the zone around the barbershop, which Malik Blandon bought from Scott’s cousin in 2018.
—Dakin Andone and Emma Tucker, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
According to Google Maps, Family Dollar, a barbershop, a daycare center and a men's apparel store are a few of these businesses.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2024
Adjective
This unique fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent brings barbershop charm to your day, and sticks around for hours.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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“Barbershop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barbershop. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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