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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

Insurers are legally barred from paying claims linked to sanctioned individuals or companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

A former friend of Castillo, Carla Rodríguez, tried to enter the hospital to persuade her to change her mind, but told Spanish media that police had barred her from entering.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Reginald grabbed the cage’s latch with his mouth and popped the barred door open.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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