barbers

plural of barber
as in stylists
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 barbers Trusted by professional barbers, Green Stix stops shaving nicks and minor cuts in seconds. — ABC News, 19 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 While many barbers began working from home or their backyards , Hector bought the bus and redesigned it into a mobile barbershop. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Volunteers handed out 550 backpacks filled with school supplies, while barbers and stylists provided about 100 free haircuts. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Off Chattahoochee Avenue, a business park with two dozen container suites is home to hairstylists, barbers, a florist, a phlebotomist and a 3D-printing business. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026 Yeah, there’s a shortage of good barbers out in the woods. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 Aspiring barbers can now learn from industry vets, get their hours in a salon and get paid for their efforts. — Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 Flanagan's family has since honored his legacy by creating a memorial scholarship to financially support aspiring barbers. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbers
stylists
Noun
  • 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
  • There were music artists there, photographers, creative directors, stylists, people in the art world, writers.
    — Ashley SP, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Barbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbers. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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