Barbie
a brand of doll representing a slim, shapely young woman, especially one with blond hair, blue eyes, and fair skin.
Barbie
American
[bahr-bee]
/ ˈbɑr bi /
Trademark.
noun
barbie
British
/ ˈbɑːbɪ /
noun
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Dolls billings dipped 5%, with Barbie gross billings falling 16%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
But Bill Pay was clearly not aiming for highbrow acclaim in the way Barbie aimed for the Oscars.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, has spent years trying to transform into a toy and entertainment company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Kreiz, who has led Mattel since 2018 and oversaw its move into film with the 2023 blockbuster "Barbie," will join Paramount on October 5 and take a seat on the board at closing.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Mirian says she’s sending Nike shoes and Spider-Man, Hulk, Batman, and Barbie dolls.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
Regardless of what’s on the barbie, the right condiment can unite them all.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2022
The ad - showing kangaroos, beaches, the Sydney Opera House and harbour bridge - revived memories of Paul Hogan's successful 1980s commercials inviting Americans to visit so he could "slip another shrimp on the barbie".
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2018
The St Hallett Garden of Eden shiraz was the ideal match for this quintessential Aussie barbie.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 15, 2017
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
Slip some extra herring on the barbie, the sitcom "Welcome to Sweden" is back for a second season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2015
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