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Barbie

American

[bahr-bee] / ˈbɑr bi /

Trademark.

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

noun

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

barbie British

/ ˈbɑːbɪ /

noun

informal short for barbecue

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“Bringing fans together — alongside Barbie role models, designers, partners, and global icons who embody the true spirit of Barbie — was at the heart of this event.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But audiences loved it, helping to make it the second-biggest film of 2023, just behind the Barbie movie.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Director Daniel Goldhaber, co-writer Isa Mazzei and star Barbie Ferreira discuss the “moral peril” of smartening up a notorious horror movie for a new generation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The stock market dip came after the company announced weak holiday-season sales, with Barbie products lagging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

While I was digging through the doll bin for a Black Barbie, he had his eyes on this raggedy chest with half the leather cover missing.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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