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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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The company behind Barbie and Hot Wheels plans to lay off 65 workers in May, the latest in a series of mass layoffs that have plagued Mattel in the past year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“We appreciate the passion and engagement from the Barbie community,” said a spokesperson from Mischief Management.

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

The event sold ticket-holders a big dream, including an ’80s-themed neon roller-skating party, an interactive Barbie Dream House, a bicycle course and a free glam bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Inside the basket were a dozen dark-haired Barbie dolls dressed like Spanish señoritas.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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