Barnet

American  

[bahr-nit] / ˈbɑr nɪt /

noun

1. a borough of Greater London, England.

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Barnet ¹ British  

/ ˈbɑːnɪt /

noun

1. a borough of N Greater London: scene of a Yorkist victory (1471) in the Wars of the Roses. Pop: 324 400 (2003 est). Area: 89 sq km (34 sq miles)

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barnet ² British  

/ ˈbɑːnɪt /

noun

1. slang hair

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Etymology

Origin of barnet

C19: from rhyming slang Barnet Fair hair

Example Sentences

Thomas led Barnet council in north London from 2019 to 2022, when Labour won the local election, before becoming opposition leader from 2022 until May 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

An 82‑year‑old man has been running a friendly six‑a‑side football team in Barnet for more than four decades - and still pulls on his goalkeepers gloves every Sunday.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Leo Gottesman has seen many players come and go at Powerleague Barnet, including his own son, yet remains a fixture between the posts every week.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Later in his career, the forward played in Switzerland and Norway either side of spells at Norwich City, Brighton and Dorchester Town, before retiring in 1983 after a brief spell at Barnet.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

“Somewhere near Barnet, north of London,” said Frank, giving him the paper.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier