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barbie

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɑɹbi// UK //bˈɑːbi// bar·bie Informal Vulgar

n. a popular line of fashion dolls, or the style of dressing and behaving associated with them. You use this to describe a bright pink, glamorous aesthetic.

n. a brand of fashion dolls, or the cultural aesthetic associated with them, characterized by pink colors, glamour, and specific gender norms.


SIMPLE

She loves playing with her new Barbie doll.

CONTEXTUAL

The party had a full Barbie theme with pink decorations.

Etymology 1

From Barbara + -ie.

Etymology 2

Named for Barbara Handler-Segal, daughter of Mattel co-founder Elliot Handler, in 1959.

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