Meaning of the word barber in English

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barber

US /ˈbɑːr.bɚ/

UK /ˈbɑː.bər/

a person who cuts men's hair and shaves or trims beards as a trade

Example:

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I need to get a haircut, so I'm going to the barber.

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The barber gave him a clean shave.

Synonym:

hairdresser stylist

to cut or trim the hair or beard of (a person)

Example:

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He asked his friend to barber his beard for the party.

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The old man used to barber himself every Sunday.

Synonym:

cut trim shave