: of a style of unaccompanied group singing of popular songs usually marked by highly conventionalized close harmony
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Sorge began treatment to fight the stage four cancer diagnosis, while also trying to keep his barbershop up and running to pay his bills.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Still, the family reported that his regular activities are limited to going to the grocery store, barbershop or Walmart, and occasionally cooking at home.
—Adjective
This unique fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent brings barbershop charm to your day, and sticks around for hours.
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“Barbershop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barbershop. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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