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Barbie

American

[bahr-bee] / ˈbɑr bi /

Trademark.

a brand of doll representing a slim, shapely young woman, especially one with blond hair, blue eyes, and fair skin.

noun

Also called Barbie doll. a person, especially a young woman, perceived as blandly attractive and vacuous.

barbie British

/ ˈbɑːbɪ /

noun

informal short for barbecue

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The company behind Barbie and Hot Wheels plans to lay off 65 workers in May, the latest in a series of mass layoffs that have plagued Mattel in the past year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The event comes during a tough time for the Barbie brand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Director Daniel Goldhaber, co-writer Isa Mazzei and star Barbie Ferreira discuss the “moral peril” of smartening up a notorious horror movie for a new generation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The organisers of the Barbie Dream Fest weekend in Florida are issuing refunds to attendees after customers complained of a lacklustre event.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I pop the head off a Barbie doll and set it inside the turkey’s body.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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