Synonyms for

Barber

Verb / ˈbɑ:rbɜ: / Another word for barber — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person whose job is to cut, style, and groom hair, usually for men and boys.

Synonyms & similar words

barber samuelbarber haircutter hairstylist hairdresser shaver clipper trimmer manicurist cosmetologist groomer stylist beautician barber-surgeon

Synonyms by register

Formal

tonsure shearer

Informal

hair guy clipper man

Literary

shaveling tonsurer

Antonyms

hairdresser stylist cosmetologist beautician wigmaker

Common collocations

  • barber shop
  • barber chair
  • barber pole
  • barber surgeon
  • barber's scissors
  • barber's comb
  • barber's razor

Word family

noun barber
verb barber

Usage note

While 'barber' traditionally refers to someone who cuts men's hair, the term 'hairdresser' or 'stylist' is more common and inclusive for all genders and hair types today.

Example sentences

  1. My dad goes to the barber every month to get his hair cut.
  2. The barber used clippers to cut the man's hair.
  3. The barber gave me a lollipop after I got my hair cut.
  4. The barber shop was crowded with people waiting for haircuts.
  5. The barber trimmed the man's beard and mustache.

Quotes

  • A good barber is as important to a man as a good shrink is to a woman.
  • Being a barber is about taking care of the people.
  • You know you're in a good barber shop when you're surrounded by people who look sharp.

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