Barbies Meaning in English

word · lemma: barbie

US

ˈbɑɹbiz

BAR-beez

UK

bˈɑːbɪz

BAA-biz

Definition

'Barbies' is the plural of 'Barbie', referring to the popular fashion dolls made by Mattel or similar dolls. Sometimes 'Barbies' can mean several Barbie dolls collected or played with together.

Usage & Nuances

'Barbies' is informal and usually used by children or about children's toys. Always refers to multiple Barbie dolls, not the brand or concept. Common phrases: 'play with my Barbies,' 'collection of Barbies.' Never used for other types of dolls.

• Spanish: muñecas Barbie
• Portuguese (BR): Barbies - bonecas Barbie
• Portuguese (PT): Barbies - bonecas Barbie
• Chinese (Simplified): 芭比娃娃
• Chinese (Traditional): 芭比娃娃
• Hindi: बार्बी गुड़ियाएँ
• Arabic: دمى باربي
• Bengali: বার্বি পুতুলগুলি
• Russian: куклы Барби
• Japanese: バービー人形たち
• Vietnamese: búp bê Barbie
• Korean: 바비 인형들
• Turkish: Barbie bebekler
• Urdu: باربی گڑیاں
• Indonesian: boneka Barbie

Example Sentences

She likes to play with her Barbies every afternoon.

basic

There are five Barbies on the shelf.

basic

My sister has a big box of Barbies.

basic

When I was little, I used to trade Barbies with my friends.

natural

All her Barbies are dressed for a party tonight.

natural

I accidentally broke one of my cousin’s Barbies and felt so bad.

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