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barbershop

The English word “barbershop” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a male) can go to get a haircut.
  2. A style of a cappella vocal music, usually sung in four-part harmony.

verb

  1. To perform in the barbershop musical style.

Etymology

Compound of barber + shop.

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