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Beauty Salon: Definition, Services & Usage
Meaning 1：establishment for cosmetic services (beauty salon)
beauty salon
/ˈbjuːti ˈsælɒn/
n
A place where people go to get beauty treatments like haircuts, manicures, and skincare to look better.
establishment for cosmetic services
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/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt fɔːr kɑːˈzmɛtɪk ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/
n
A commercial establishment that provides various beauty treatments such as haircuts, manicures, facials, and skincare to enhance a person's appearance.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Compounded from 'beauty' (Latin bellus 'pretty') and 'salon' (French salon 'reception room'), referring to a place for beauty treatments.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a 'beauty' queen entering a 'salon' – a place where you go to look and feel your best.
📖 Example
Many people visit a beauty salon before important events like job interviews to feel more confident.
Many people visit a beauty salon before important events like job interviews to feel more confident.
🔗 Collocations
go to a beauty salon – visit a beauty salon
beauty salon appointment – scheduled visit to a beauty salon
work at a beauty salon – be employed in a beauty salon
🔄 Synonyms
hair salon (n) – A salon that primarily offers hair cutting and styling services.
spa (n) – A place offering a range of beauty and relaxation treatments, often including massages and facials.
beauty parlor (n) – An older term for a beauty salon, often smaller and more personal.
🚫 Antonyms
barbershop (n) – A shop that provides hair cutting and shaving services for men, not typically offering full beauty treatments.
🌱 Derivatives
beautician (n) – A person who works in a beauty salon, providing treatments.
salon (n) – A place for specialized services, often used alone to refer to a beauty salon.
📖 Cultural Story
The term 'beauty salon' gained popularity in the early 20th century when dedicated spaces for cosmetic services emerged, replacing home-based grooming. It reflects the rise of the beauty industry and self-care culture.
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