Barber
noun
A person who cuts, trims, and styles hair, commonly for men.
John goes to the barber every month to get his hair cut
Often appears as...
- barber shop
- barber chair
noun
In historical times, a barber also did surgery and dentistry.
In the past, the barber would often perform medical procedures like pulling out teeth
Often appears as...
- barber surgeon
- barber of seville
noun
A person who cuts, trims, and styles hair, commonly for men.
John goes to the barber every month to get his hair cut
Often appears as...
- barber shop
- barber chair
noun
In historical times, a barber also did surgery and dentistry.
In the past, the barber would often perform medical procedures like pulling out teeth
Often appears as...
- barber surgeon
- barber of seville
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Association
Traditionally, barbers are associated with male hair services, not female.
Sara was surprised to find a barber who could style women's hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Barber Shop Culture
Barber shops often serve as social hubs where men discuss various topics.
At the barber shop, Mr. Smith enjoys discussing sports while getting a haircut.
Pro Tip 3/3Barber Pole Symbolism
The red and white striped barber pole is a common symbol indicating a barber shop.
He knew there was a barber nearby when he saw the spinning barber pole.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Association
Traditionally, barbers are associated with male hair services, not female.
Sara was surprised to find a barber who could style women's hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Barber Shop Culture
Barber shops often serve as social hubs where men discuss various topics.
At the barber shop, Mr. Smith enjoys discussing sports while getting a haircut.
Pro Tip 3/3Barber Pole Symbolism
The red and white striped barber pole is a common symbol indicating a barber shop.
He knew there was a barber nearby when he saw the spinning barber pole.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Association
Traditionally, barbers are associated with male hair services, not female.
Sara was surprised to find a barber who could style women's hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Barber Shop Culture
Barber shops often serve as social hubs where men discuss various topics.
At the barber shop, Mr. Smith enjoys discussing sports while getting a haircut.
Pro Tip 3/3Barber Pole Symbolism
The red and white striped barber pole is a common symbol indicating a barber shop.
He knew there was a barber nearby when he saw the spinning barber pole.
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A Black man goes...
And so we ended up taking agency into our own hands, solving our own problems, not waiting for anybody else. And the truth is, from the mayor to the felon, you're going to find them in that barber shop. And so what we did was just organize what was already going on. And so what I started doing was mining these alternative viewpoints
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Jeff Smith: Lessons in...
and many of them want to take this ingenuity that they've learned to the outside and start restaurants, barber shops, personal training businesses. But there's no training, nothing to prepare them for that, no rehabilitation at all in prison, no one to help them write a business plan,
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Buildings that blend...
places that spark conversation, like a barbershop, a coffee shop or sports courts as well. Both cops and kids said they love sports. These insights came directly from the community members and the police officers themselves, and as designers, our role was just to connect the dots
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The Secret Somali...
street in her gaza and hearing that archive music live on in simple ways like playing out of speakers in corner stores and barber shops living in the world like it was intended that's what i what i i would love to see and this archive could be really helpful in that way put back
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Four sisters in Ancient...
full of barbers and prostitutes. Suddenly, all the men are leaving with Dad. It's the second hour and time for him to be in court with a sturdy audience of clients to applaud his rhetoric and hiss at his opponent. The house is now quieter.
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TED2016 in review PIPE...
I wipe away a tear and then literally three hours later I'm in the lunch line and I'm thinking now who's that guy he's the one guy and then my husband will say that's the barbershop doctor guy or that's the global citizen
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Joseph Ravenell: How...
where you get your hair cut or your beard trimmed. No, it's much more than that. Historically, the barbershop has been a safe haven for black men. It's a place where we go for friendship, solidarity and solace.
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Sneaky Jewel-Thief Birds...
steal he's part of a gang of juvenile delinquents ruling the forest tricking unwary meals in their hideout they display their ill-gotten gains it takes up to 7 years for a male barber
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“BioBot” Roaches Could...
beautiful creations hopefully the insect barber platform will one day be used in a search-and-rescue scenario if it does it will greatly help first responders
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How to inspire every...
It's a literacy nonprofit that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barber shops. The mission is to help young black boys identify as readers.
Video examples
A Black man goes...
And so we ended up taking agency into our own hands, solving our own problems, not waiting for anybody else. And the truth is, from the mayor to the felon, you're going to find them in that barber shop. And so what we did was just organize what was already going on. And so what I started doing was mining these alternative viewpoints
Video examples
Jeff Smith: Lessons in...
and many of them want to take this ingenuity that they've learned to the outside and start restaurants, barber shops, personal training businesses. But there's no training, nothing to prepare them for that, no rehabilitation at all in prison, no one to help them write a business plan,
Video examples
Buildings that blend...
places that spark conversation, like a barbershop, a coffee shop or sports courts as well. Both cops and kids said they love sports. These insights came directly from the community members and the police officers themselves, and as designers, our role was just to connect the dots
Video examples
The Secret Somali...
street in her gaza and hearing that archive music live on in simple ways like playing out of speakers in corner stores and barber shops living in the world like it was intended that's what i what i i would love to see and this archive could be really helpful in that way put back
Video examples
Four sisters in Ancient...
full of barbers and prostitutes. Suddenly, all the men are leaving with Dad. It's the second hour and time for him to be in court with a sturdy audience of clients to applaud his rhetoric and hiss at his opponent. The house is now quieter.
Video examples
TED2016 in review PIPE...
I wipe away a tear and then literally three hours later I'm in the lunch line and I'm thinking now who's that guy he's the one guy and then my husband will say that's the barbershop doctor guy or that's the global citizen
Video examples
Joseph Ravenell: How...
where you get your hair cut or your beard trimmed. No, it's much more than that. Historically, the barbershop has been a safe haven for black men. It's a place where we go for friendship, solidarity and solace.
Video examples
Sneaky Jewel-Thief Birds...
steal he's part of a gang of juvenile delinquents ruling the forest tricking unwary meals in their hideout they display their ill-gotten gains it takes up to 7 years for a male barber
Video examples
“BioBot” Roaches Could...
beautiful creations hopefully the insect barber platform will one day be used in a search-and-rescue scenario if it does it will greatly help first responders
Video examples
How to inspire every...
It's a literacy nonprofit that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barber shops. The mission is to help young black boys identify as readers.
Example 1 of 10
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Larry Johnson
American Athlete
I don't know nothing about the restaurant business, but I've been around a barber shop all my life. That's where I used to get my dates in high school.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
A couple of my mechanics have become vegan because I've done it. One of my barbers, too.
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Jenifer Lewis
American Actress
I don't have any beauty shop memories. I remember the barber shop.
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Brian Clough
English Footballer
Beckham? His wife can't sing and his barber can't cut hair.
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Collin Sexton
American Basketball Player
You can talk about pretty much anything in the barbershop.
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Victor Cruz
American Athlete
I've had the same barber since I was about 14 years old.
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Pitbull
American Musician
I think of fans like a barbershop. I want that debate.
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Anthony Hamilton
American Musician
Being a barber is about taking care of the people.
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Nick Wooster
American Designer
I actually come from a long line of barbers.
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Loris Karius
German Athlete
I go to the barbers every two weeks.
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Larry Johnson
American Athlete
I don't know nothing about the restaurant business, but I've been around a barber shop all my life. That's where I used to get my dates in high school.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
A couple of my mechanics have become vegan because I've done it. One of my barbers, too.
Quote examples
Jenifer Lewis
American Actress
I don't have any beauty shop memories. I remember the barber shop.
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Brian Clough
English Footballer
Beckham? His wife can't sing and his barber can't cut hair.
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Collin Sexton
American Basketball Player
You can talk about pretty much anything in the barbershop.
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Victor Cruz
American Athlete
I've had the same barber since I was about 14 years old.
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Pitbull
American Musician
I think of fans like a barbershop. I want that debate.
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Anthony Hamilton
American Musician
Being a barber is about taking care of the people.
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Nick Wooster
American Designer
I actually come from a long line of barbers.
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Loris Karius
German Athlete
I go to the barbers every two weeks.
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