barrette

noun

bar·​rette bä-ˈret 

bə-

: a clip or bar for holding hair in place

Examples of barrette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the items found at the scene were brown knee-length boots, a blue and white polka dot blouse, blue stretch jeans, a Timex watch with a brown leather band, bobby pins and two barrettes decorated with orange roses, DPS said. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2026

Hair braiding 101 Armed with a glass of cold liquid courage and an arsenal of hair elastics and barrettes, dads paired up with one of Strands Aveda’s stylists to learn their daughter’s hairstyle of choice. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

While applying an ultra-glossy pink lip and rosy blush, Grande showed off her signature sky-high ponytail, complete with beige barrettes. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026

In addition to headbands, barrettes, and clips, Bigelow’s comprehensive beauty selection includes fine fragrances, skin care, makeup, and bath and body products across mass and luxury brands. — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of barre bar

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for barrette

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette

Kids Definition

barrette

noun

bar·​rette bä-ˈret 

bə-

: a clip or bar for holding a girl's or woman's hair in place