Definitions

1. noun

A business establishment where people go to be shaved, have their hair cut, or receive other services from a barber.

“I’m going to the barbershop to get a haircut before the party tonight.”

2. noun

A style of a cappella singing that originated among African-American barbershops in the early 20th century.

“The barbershop quartet sang an energetic rendition of ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’.”