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barrette

American  
[buh-ret] / bəˈrɛt /

noun

  1. a clasp for holding a woman's or girl's hair in place.

barrette British  
/ bəˈrɛt /

noun

  1. a clasp or pin for holding women's hair in place

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Etymology

Origin of barrette

From French, dating back to 1900–05; bar 1, -ette

Example Sentences

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“And I like your barrettes. I like the little smiley faces on them.”

From Literature

She even had several butterfly barrettes stuck in her wispy hair.

From Literature

George was holding a silver barrette in the palm of her hand.

From Literature

It was filled with three pink bangle bracelets and three sets of matching barrettes.

From Literature

In 2021, he told a veteran’s daughter, “I love those barrettes in your hair, man.”

From Washington Times

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