barber pole

bar·ber pole

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahr-ber pohl]
- /ˈbɑr bər poʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahr-ber pohl]
- /ˈbɑr bər poʊl/

Definitions of barber pole words

noun barber pole a pole with spiral stripes of red and white, used as a symbol of the barber's trade 3
noun barber pole a pole with red and white spiral stripes symbolizing the barber's former sideline of surgery. 1
noun barber pole A type of sign used by barbers, most traditionally a pole with a helix of red and white stripes, in the US including blue, sometimes moving. 0

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Origin of barber pole

First appearance:

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85

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Parts of speech for Barber pole

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barber pole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

barber pole usage trend in Literature

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