barbershop

/ˈbɑːrbərʃɑːp/ /ˈbɑːrbərʃɔːp/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"My dad goes to the barbershop every two weeks for a haircut. "

noun

A style of a capella vocal music, sung in four-part harmony, typically by a quartet of men.

Examples :

"The men's chorus rehearsed a barbershop arrangement for the upcoming community concert. "

music style entertainment group culture

Related Words

barber noun

/ˈbɑː.bə/ /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/

A person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards.

"My uncle is a barber; he cuts men's hair and beards at his shop. "

quartet noun

/kwɔːˈtet/ /kwɔrˈtet/

A music composition in four parts, each performed by a single voice or instrument.

"A string quartet."

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

rehearsed verb

/rɪˈhɜːrst/ /rɪˈhɜːst/

To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.

"The students rehearsed their lines for the school play every afternoon. "

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

haircut noun

/ˈhɛrkʌt/ /ˈherkʌt/

The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.

"My son needed a haircut because his hair was getting too long. "

harmony noun

/ˈhɑːməni/ /ˈhɑɹməni/

Agreement or accord.

"The harmony between the students and the teacher was excellent this semester. "

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

concert noun

/ˈkɒnsət/ /kənˈsɜːt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /kənˈsɝt/

Agreement in a design or plan; union formed by mutual communication of opinions and views; accordance in a scheme; harmony; simultaneous action.

"The concert of opinions among the parents led to a decision about their child's after-school activities. "