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- [buh-ret]
- /bəˈrɛt/
- /bə.ˈret/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-ret]
- /bəˈrɛt/
Definitions of barrette word
- countable noun barrette A barrette is a small metal or plastic device that a woman uses to hold her hair in position. 3
- noun barrette a clasp or pin for holding women's hair in place 3
- noun barrette a small bar or clasp for holding a girl's or woman's hair in place 3
- noun barrette a clasp for holding a woman's or girl's hair in place. 1
- noun barrette A typically bar -shaped clip or ornament for the hair. 1
- noun barrette type of hairgrip 1
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Origin of barrette
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1900-05; See origin at bar1, -ette
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Parts of speech for Barrette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
barrette popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for barrette
noun barrette
- clasp — If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.
- fastener — any of various devices for fastening.
- pin — Personal Identification Number
- bobby pin — A bobby pin is a small piece of metal or plastic bent back on itself, which someone uses to hold their hair in position.
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