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Definition of barring

barring

/ˈbɑːr.ɪŋ/
bar · ring
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• preposition

1

Except for; unless there is or happens to be.

Example

"Barring any unexpected delays, the construction project should be completed by early autumn."

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• Rhymes for barring

• Nearby Words

barrette
barricade
barrier
barring
barrio
barrister
barron

Word Origin & Etymology

Evolved in the late 15th century from the present participle of the verb 'bar' (from Old French 'barrer', meaning to fasten with a bar or exclude), gradually becoming lexicalized as a standalone preposition meaning 'except for'.

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