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barbershop

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/ˈbɑːrbərˌʃɒp/ · bar-ber-shop

A shop where haircuts and other grooming services are provided.

Meanings

nouninformal

A shop where haircuts and other grooming services are provided.

ایک دکان جہاں بال کاٹنے اور دیگر صفائی خدمات فراہم کی جاتی ہیں۔

نائی کی دکان

naai ki dukaan

Synonyms

salonhairdresserbarber'sحسینیہنائی خانہنتھرون

Antonyms

salon (for women)spaنسوانی سالوناسپا

Common Collocations

  • haircut at the barbershop
  • visit the barbershop
  • barbershop services

Example Sentences

I need to go to the barbershop for a haircut.

مجھے بال کٹوانے کے لیے نائی کی دکان جانا ہے۔

Mujhe baal katwane ke liye naai ki dukaan jaana hai.

He works at a local barbershop.

وہ ایک مقامی نائی کی دکان میں کام کرتا ہے۔

Woh ek maqami naai ki dukaan mein kaam karta hai.

The barbershop is usually busy on weekends.

ہفتے کے آخر میں نائی کی دکان عام طور پر مصروف رہتی ہے۔

Hafta ke aakhir mein naai ki dukaan aam tor par masroof rehti hai.

Easily Confused With

salon:A salon mainly refers to a place primarily for women's hair and beauty services.

Word Family

barber
nounنائی
barbering
nounنائی کا کام

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a barber's pole for a barbershop.

Picture a barbershop with red and white striped poles.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "barber + shop" — a place where barbers work

First known use: 17th century

The term originates from the word 'barber', which has Latin roots from 'barba', meaning beard. The concept of a shop specifically designated for hair and beard cutting emerged in the 19th century.