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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 Mattel designers responsible for making Barbie also spoke at the convention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Barbie brand was licensed by Mischief Management, a spokesperson for Mattel said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Kerr and her best friend had spent hundreds of dollars preparing for Barbie Dream Fest, a three-day event that organizers touted as a chance for fans to “live the dream life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Photos of the event show a grey convention centre space with pink cardboard cut-out Barbie signs.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Besides, May Belle had her heart set on a Barbie doll, and he had already promised to pool his money with Ellie and Brenda for that.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

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