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barber

noun

ˈbär-bər

Definition of barber

as in stylist

a person who cuts and arranges hair went to the barber to get his hair cut and his beard trimmed

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Recent Examples of barber The Miami-Dade County Library was empty, as was the barber shop and Cuban restaurant across from it on the street. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 Trusted by professional barbers, Green Stix stops shaving nicks and minor cuts in seconds. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Hector Escalona, 42, also started in construction at Fillerup, then opened a barber shop in 2022. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 The majority went to coaches’ and athletic directors’ ever-escalating salaries, lavish facilities and small armies of support staffers, nutritionists — even barbers. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barber

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stylist

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At the new store, stylists will work one-on-one with clients to build wardrobes for work, travel and special occasions, guided by an understanding of individual style and the craftsmanship and versatility of each piece.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Dunham’s previous stylist, Michael Handler, was looking to step down.

— Grace Byron, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026

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