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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The barber chair, the locus of Sweeney’s revenge on the heartless cruelty of a Victorian London that wrecked his life, isn’t the elaborate contraption of other productions.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
When Townsend left to work at a different Boys & Girls Clubs site, Le’i moved her barber chair into an activity room that was being used as a music studio.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023
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
Black cleared some space around the barber chair.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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