barber chair
Americannoun
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a chair used by barbers, adjustable in height and having an adjustable headrest, back, and footrest.
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English Furniture. a corner chair having a solid splat extending above the toprail to form a headrest.
Etymology
Origin of barber chair
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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Around Angel’s old barber chair, just about every inch of wall space is occupied by proclamations and photos.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
When you sit in Miller’s barber chair, he gets down on your level to listen.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2022
Every Saturday, he manned a barber chair at best friend Gerald Riley’s shop, dispensing small talk along with haircuts, and admonishing young customers to stay out of trouble.
From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2022
Danny Whitehowe sets up his barber chair on Friday nights next to the soup kitchen.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2022
“I got right out of that barber chair and ran as fast as I could.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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