barrette

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Noun barrette has 1 sense

barrette - a pin for holding women's hair in place
--₁ is a kind of pin

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Barrette

Noun

Sense 1:

A small clasp or clip used to hold one's hair in place.

Example sentences:

She secured her hair with a decorative barrette.
The little girl lost her favorite barrette at the playground.

Sense 2:

An establishment where alcoholic beverages are served; a pub or a tavern.

Example sentences:

Let's meet at the barrette after work for a drink.
The local barrette is known for its wide selection of craft beers.

Verb

Sense 1:

To fasten or secure with a barrette.

Example sentences:

She barretted her hair before going to the party.
He carefully barretted the loose papers together.