Barrette Definition

bə-rĕt
barrettes
noun
A small clasp for holding the hair in place.
American Heritage
A small bar or clasp for holding a girl's or woman's hair in place.
Webster's New World

A clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair.

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Other Word Forms of Barrette

Noun

Singular:
barrette
Plural:
barrettes

Origin of Barrette

  • From French barrette, from barre (“bar”) +‎ -ette, literally “small bar”.

    From Wiktionary

  • French diminutive of barre bar from Old French bar1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Barrette Sentence Examples

  • A rhinestone barrette held her hair in a messy updo.

  • Take a small trial or travel size bottle of hair spray with you to tame any strands that come loose, and be sure to tuck an extra bobby pin or barrette into your purse if your style uses them.

  • Simply twist back a chunk of hair and fasten with a barrette.

  • Secure the hair you've pulled back with a pretty barrette, and voila; a beautiful, stylish look!

  • With a glue gun and the accessory of your choice- whether that be a headband, barrette or clip, you can create a custom piece that complements the style and hair type of your flower girls.

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Words Starting With

BBABAR

Words Ending With

ETETTE

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Words Starting With B and Ending With E

Starts With B & Ends With EStarts With BA & Ends With EStarts With B & Ends With TE

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With B8 Letter Words Ending With E