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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Angel Reese has a message for Atlanta Dream fans: ATL Barbie is here to stay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The event was meant to be an intimate fan convention designed to offer fans closer access to the Barbie universe, a spokesperson for the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But audiences loved it, helping to make it the second-biggest film of 2023, just behind the Barbie movie.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The Mattel designers responsible for making Barbie also spoke at the convention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Adria also had a little motorized Barbie Jeep and I had a play Hummer, and we’d drive those toy cars endlessly around the circle.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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