barrette
Translation
barrette, hairslide, hair clip
Examples
She wore a pretty barrette in her hair.
She wore a pretty hairslide in her hair.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) barrette a small clip for holding hair in place She bought a new barrette.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hair clip, hairslide
Etymology
From French 'barrette', a diminutive of 'barre' meaning 'bar'.
Memory Tips
Think of a small 'bar' that you use to hold back your hair.