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  Barbie

  a brand of doll representing a slim, shapely young woman, especially one with blond hair, blue eyes, and fair skin.
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  barbie

  noun

  short for barbecue

Barbie

American  

[bahr-bee] / ˈbɑr bi /

Trademark.

1. a brand of doll representing a slim, shapely young woman, especially one with blond hair, blue eyes, and fair skin.

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noun

1. Also called Barbie doll.  a person, especially a young woman, perceived as blandly attractive and vacuous.

barbie British  

/ ˈbɑːbɪ /

noun

1. informal short for barbecue

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This first Bob Mackie Barbie doll was a game changer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

A stunning fantasy creation: “Neptune Fantasy Barbie Doll.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

He said Barbie was always his favorite client because she didn’t complain if you accidentally stuck a pin in her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

I had never ever seen a Barbie like this, and my gay heart just about exploded in my chest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

“I got a Barbie doll dress collection once.”

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

Twitter user @taeerage wrote, “seeing what ryan gosling and margot robbie wear on the set of barbie is more exciting than the met gala.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2022

Regardless of what’s on the barbie, the right condiment can unite them all.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II's barbie doll is being released to commemorate her 70 years on the throne.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2022

Sept. 21: I hope that by the time I have kids they have a barbie that knows how to operate a crane and build walls.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2016

Spring hasn't really sprung yet but it's never too early to fire up the barbie for a good old-fashioned Sunday pub all-dayer.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 2, 2013