barber pole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of barber pole
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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“These guys need to be able to let loose and express themselves and their emotions,” said Matt, a mentor who cuts hair at a wing that includes two seats and a barber pole.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
He wants to put up a single barber pole, but the duchy has stipulated that he must have two poles and that they must be just red and white.
From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2020
Giroux runs a traditional shop, with an antique barber pole in the front window.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 5, 2018
But, within weeks, he was at work on a chipper mural for the men’s lounge at Radio City Music Hall: orchestrated virilities of smoking, card playing, motoring, horse racing, sailing, and a barber pole.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 13, 2016
My striped shirt looks like a sun-faded barber pole.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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