barber

Meanings

• noun

  A person who cuts, trims, shapes, and shaves men's and boys' hair.

  - "John goes to the barber every week to get his hair cut."
  - "The barber gave me a great shave and hot towel treatment."

• noun

  A person who shaves beards, especially for a fee.

  - "My grandfather was a barber in a small town."
  - "I'll go to the barber shop to get a shave before the wedding."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

haircutter , hairdresser , hairstylist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with barber
carver , arbor , raven , graveur , ranger

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Variants

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barber , barbers , barbered , barbering , Barber , Samuel Barber

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'barber' comes from the Old French word 'barbe,' which means 'beard.' Barbers originally shaved their clients' beards and provided other grooming services.

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Trivia

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1. Barbers used to pull teeth and perform minor surgeries before the invention of dentists.

2. The longest recorded beard belonged to Hans Langseth, who grew his beard for 30 years and it measured 17 feet 6 inches long.

3. In ancient Egypt, barbers were considered holy men because they touched the heads of the pharaohs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Barber shop: A place where men go to get their hair cut, shaved, and socialize.

2. Barber pole: A red and white striped pole with a razor and a basin at the top, used as a sign for barber shops.

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Culture

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Throughout history, barbers have held significant cultural roles. They were often the only source of medical advice and treatment in some communities, and they have been depicted in literature, art, and music as symbols of masculinity and grooming.

How to Memorize "barber"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a barber shop with a red and white pole outside, men sitting in chairs getting their hair cut, and a barber shaving a man's face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'barber' with grooming, masculinity, and the sound of clippers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Bring A Book, Read And Get A Barber's Shave' to remember the word 'barber'.

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