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barred

American  
[bahrd] / bɑrd /

adjective

  1. provided with one or more bars: bar.

    a barred prison window.

  2. striped; streaked.

    barred fabrics.

  3. Ornithology. (of feathers) marked with transverse bands of distinctive color.


Etymology

Origin of barred

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; bar 1, -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Soleimani Afshar’s husband was also barred from entering the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Under Magnitsky laws, Klyuev was barred External link from visiting or holding assets in seven countries.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Yet he was barred from suing, because he previously was given a $304 fine and probation for breaking the same city law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Last year, Australia barred children under 16 years old from having social media accounts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

It was beautiful, clearly lined and barred, and I picked it up, felt that it was an omen of grace and flight and tied it to the mast down inside the boat.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen