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The barber trimmed my hair.
What does Barber mean?
A barber is a person who cuts hair.
Dictionary definition
A person whose job is to cut or style hair, especially short hair.
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Barber in a sentence
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Dad went to the barber before the wedding.
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The barber carefully shaped the haircut so it looked neat and even.
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What does barber mean?
A barber is a person whose job is to cut or style hair.
Practice 2
Which word is related to barber?
A barber gives haircuts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses barber correctly?
A barber uses tools like scissors or clippers to cut hair.
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WordBarber.
Partnoun.
MeaningBarber means A barber is a person who cuts hair.
ExampleExample: The barber trimmed my hair.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bar · ber
- Strongest beat
- bar
- Ending
- ber
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bar.
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Synonyms
Words like Barber
hairdresserUse for someone who cuts or styles hair.
stylistUse for someone who styles hair.
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Word family
Barber word family
Base word
barber
noun
barbers
More than one barber.
noun
barbershop
A place where barbers cut hair.
noun
barbering
The work of cutting or styling hair.
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A barber is a person who cuts hair.
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