barrette

[ buh-ret ]

noun

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

barrette

/ bəˈrɛt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of barrette¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of barrette¹

C20: from French: a little bar, from barre bar ¹

Example Sentences

“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