Barber

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrbər/

Definitions of barber

noun A person whose occupation is cutting hair and shaving or trimming beards.

Example Sentences

A1 The barber cut my hair yesterday.

A2 I go to the same barber every month for a haircut.

B1 The barber shop was busy with customers waiting for their turn.

B2 The barber recommended a new hair styling product for me to try.

C1 The barber's skills and attention to detail make him one of the best in town.

C2 After years of experience, the barber has become a master at creating unique haircuts for his clients.

Examples of barber in a Sentence

formal The barber meticulously trimmed the customer's hair according to the requested style.

informal I always enjoy chatting with my barber while getting a haircut.

slang I need to hit up the barber for a fresh fade before the party.

figurative The barber of life shapes us with experiences and challenges, just like trimming hair into a desired style.

Grammatical Forms of barber

• past tense: barbered
• plural: barbers
• comparative: more barber
• superlative: most barber
• present tense: barbers
• future tense: will barber
• perfect tense: have barbered
• continuous tense: is barbering
• singular: barber
• positive degree: barber
• infinitive: to barber
• gerund: barbering
• participle: barbered

Origin and Evolution of barber

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'barber' originated from the Latin word 'barba' which means beard. Barbers were originally known for shaving and grooming beards.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the role of barbers expanded to include hair cutting and styling, as well as other grooming services. The word 'barber' has evolved to encompass a wider range of services related to hair and grooming.