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Word of the Day – Tonsorial

By January 18, 2025Word of the Day

Tonsorial (adj)

ton-saw-ree-al

Of or relating to a barber or barbering

First recorded in 1805–1815. Combines the Latin tonsor, meaning “barber,” which comes from a root meaning “to cut,” + the suffix -al.

Example sentences

“He offered tonsorial services, including cuts and wet shaves.”

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