Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A small clasp for holding the hair in place.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The crossbar in the hilt of old rapiers over which the forefinger was placed.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A
clasp orclip forgathering andholding thehair .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a pin for holding women's hair in place
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
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Examples
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A modern look could also mean creating a sexy low side ponytail held together with a sparkly barrette.
My Fair Wedding David Tutera 2011
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She puts her hands up to the side of her head, her fingers across her silver barrette.
Supernova Nicholas Rombes 2010
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No matter the technique, a barrette leaves a light-hearted, youthful impression.
Barrettes: Dowdy No More Erin Flaherty 2011
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P.S. Would you look for my silver barrette and mail it to me?
Dark Secrets 2: No Time to Die the Deep End of Fear Elizabeth Chandler 2011
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P.S. Would you look for my silver barrette and mail it to me?
Dark Secrets 2: No Time to Die the Deep End of Fear Elizabeth Chandler 2011
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Thanks to numerous and adorable spring runway moments, the fashion backward barrette has become the unexpected toast of the beauty season.
Barrettes: Dowdy No More Erin Flaherty 2011
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A modern look could also mean creating a sexy low side ponytail held together with a sparkly barrette.
My Fair Wedding David Tutera 2011
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A modern look could also mean creating a sexy low side ponytail held together with a sparkly barrette.
My Fair Wedding David Tutera 2011
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While Ms. Gilbert conceded that the effect creates "an innocent look, almost like a little girl's hair," she also pointed out that "a barrette like those made by Rodarte is more like jewelry, a piece of art that you can wear — it's more sophisticated," which is all the encouragement we grown women need to attempt this at home.
Barrettes: Dowdy No More Erin Flaherty 2011
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A modern look could also mean creating a sexy low side ponytail held together with a sparkly barrette.
My Fair Wedding David Tutera 2011
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