Barber

/ˈbɑːrbər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who cuts hair, especially men's hair, and shaves or trims beards.

I need to schedule an appointment with the barber for a haircut.

A shop where a barber works, often providing services related to men's grooming.

He went to the barber for a fresh look before the wedding.

An establishment providing hair cutting and grooming services.

The new barber in town has already built a loyal clientele.

From Old French 'barbier', from Latin 'barbarius', meaning 'bearded'.

go to the barber:

to visit a barber for a haircut or grooming.

barber shop:

a shop where a barber works.

A barber who specializes in giving trendy haircuts.

He’s the go-to guy for fresh cuts; everybody loves that barber.

A person who is very skilled at cutting hair.

That barber can give you the perfect fade.