Barnet
noun
a borough of Greater London, England.
Barnet
American
[bahr-nit]
/ ˈbɑr nɪt /
noun
Barnet
1
British
/ ˈbɑːnɪt /
noun
barnet
2
British
/ ˈbɑːnɪt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of barnet
C19: from rhyming slang Barnet Fair hair
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Organisers of Ghana Party in the Park, also known as Shattafest UK, at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet, London, said the event was stopped following a "major incident" at about 18:00 BST on Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
A 55-year-old man, who was arrested in Barnet, has also been released without charge.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
They are a 40-year-old and 55-year-old arrested in Barnet, a 52-year-old arrested in Watford, and a 22-year-old arrested in Harrow.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
A 40-year-old and a 55-year-old were arrested at addresses in Barnet, a 52-year-old in Watford and a 22-year-old in Harrow.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
“Somewhere near Barnet, north of London,” said Frank, giving him the paper.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
“That would be a very good idea. He’s got to do something with his barnet otherwise that would be a good idea,” Stewart said, referencing the actor’s hair.
From Fox News ● May 15, 2020
Because of her hair, though, she had a "special lady one to fit my barnet".
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2019
And Paul says we'll see quite a few changes to Noel's barnet as the weeks go by.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2018
Anyone watching the game for the past two decades knows that the jheri curl belongs to the inimitable Ronaldinho, while that ridiculous fuzzy mullet is the barnet of current Brazilian wonderboy Neymar.
From Time ● May 29, 2012
"A BARNET, Doctor!" says I; "you don't mean to say they're going to make him a barnet!"
From The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush by William Makepeace Thackeray
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