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Barrette - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A barrette is a small clip or hairpin used to hold hair in place. It is often decorative and comes in various shapes, sizes, and materials like plastic or metal.

barrette

/bəˈrɛt/ /bəˈrɛt/

Definition:

A clasp or pin for holding hair in place.

Synonyms:

hair clip, hairpin, clasp, fastener

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

loose hair, untied hair

Common Collocations:

plastic barrette, decorative barrette, metal barrette, wear a barrette, clip a barrette

Derivatives:

barrettes (plural), barretted (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "barrette" to describe a small decorative clip for securing hair neatly.

Common Phrases:

fancy barrette, pearl barrette, velvet barrette

Etymology:

Derived from French "barrette," meaning a small bar or clasp, originally from Latin "barra."

Examples:

  • 1. She fastened her ponytail with a colorful barrette.
  • 2. The silver barrette glimmered in her dark hair.
  • 3. My little sister lost her favorite butterfly barrette at school.
  • 4. Grandma gave me an antique barrette for my birthday.

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