barrier
noun
anything built or serving to bar passage, as a railing, fence, or the like.
barriers
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pluralof barrier.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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We all have various barriers, whether they’re external or internal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Looking inside the ETF’s autocallable portfolio, the maturity and coupon barriers may be breached when the reference stocks plunge by around 50% to 55%, according to Staudt.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The property in Bleasby dates back to the 1840s, when the railway station opened, and would have been home to the station masters who were responsible for opening and closing the station barriers.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Here is how Huawei plans to overcome U.S. barriers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“The spells that make the attic impenetrable function only if it is occupied by children. Without children, or with adults in the room, the barriers become ineffectual.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
