noun / verb
barber
BAR-ber/ˈbɑːrbər/
A person who cuts and styles hair professionally, or the work of cutting and styling hair.
The barber trims the customer’s hair with scissors and a comb.
Etymology
Old French barbeor named an occupation whose name rests on Latin barba, “beard.” Beard care lies behind the title, even though cutting and dressing hair are also central to the job.
In context
tell your Barber if you want any texture in your hair
More examples
- She trained as a barber before opening a shop.
- He barbered in the same neighborhood for decades.
- Two barbers worked beside the front window.
Forms
barber · barbers · barbered · barbering
barbershop noun — a shop where hair is cut
Similar words
- haircutter
- The plain broader description.
- hairstylist
- Someone who cuts and arranges hair, often with broader services.