Barbershops

/ˈbɑːr.bər.ʃɑːps/ noun

Definition

Plural of barbershop; establishments where barbers work, offering haircuts, shaves, and grooming services.

Etymology

From 'barber' plus 'shop,' a straightforward compound word meaning a place where barbers conduct their business.

Kelly Says

Barbershops have been democratic gathering spaces for centuries—they're historically where people across social classes mixed, gossiped, and learned news, making them cultural institutions as important as the haircuts.

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