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Definition of barbie

barbie

/ˈbɑːrbi/
bar · bie
Plural:barbies
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• noun

1

(usually capitalized as Barbie) A popular slender fashion doll manufactured by Mattel, often accompanied by various outfits and accessories.

Example

"She spent the entire afternoon arranging miniature furniture in the dollhouse for her favorite Barbie."

2

Australian (informal) A barbecue, referring either to the outdoor cooking apparatus or to the social gathering centered around grilling food.

Example

"The neighbors invited us over for a casual weekend barbie in their backyard."

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• Rhymes for barbie

• Nearby Words

barbering
barbershop
barbet
barbie
barbiturate
barbless
barcelona

Word Origin & Etymology

The toy sense was introduced in 1959 by Ruth Handler of Mattel, who named the doll after her daughter Barbara. The informal cooking sense originated in mid-20th-century Australian English as a diminutive clipping of barbecue.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barbie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barbie
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