barrette

noun

bar·​rette bä-ˈret How to pronounce barrette (audio)
bə-
: a clip or bar for holding hair in place

Examples of barrette in a Sentence

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This luxe velvet Jennifer Behr Velvet Bow Barrette is classic enough to pair with jeans and a white tee, but can easily gussy up a nap dress with a clip of its barrette (no behind-the-head, blind-tying necessary). Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024 Jeff Spicer/Getty Images With plenty of Rocha’s signature beaded barrettes and hair (overseen by Cyndia Harvey) that was elaborately woven and pinned around the head, this was theatrical beauty with a grunge London edge. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2024 Finish the look with royal curls, floral barrettes, and rosy, barely there makeup. Loren Savini, Allure, 6 Sep. 2024 Just ’do it Athletes are sporting incredible dye jobs, braids, bows, and barrettes at the Paris Games. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for barrette 

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of barre bar

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barrette was in 1901

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“Barrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrette. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

barrette

noun
bar·​rette bä-ˈret How to pronounce barrette (audio)
bə-
: a clip or bar for holding a girl's or woman's hair in place

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