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Definition of barrette

barrette

/bəˈrɛt/
bar · rette
Plural:barrettes
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• noun

1

North American A small decorative clasp or clip used to hold hair in place.

Example

"She fastened her bangs back with a tortoiseshell barrette before starting her painting."

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• Nearby Words

barrenly
barrenness
barrens
barrette
barricade
barrier
barring

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French barrette, a diminutive of barre ('bar' or 'pin'), referring to the small metal bar or clasp used to fasten hair.

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