barbie
pronunciation
How to pronounce barbie in British English:
UK [ˈbɑ:bi]
How to pronounce barbie in American English:
US [ˈbɑrbi]
Word Origin
- Barbie
- 1959, trademark name (reg. U.S.). Supposedly named after the daughter of its creator, U.S. businesswoman Ruth Handler (1916-2002); see Barbara.
Example
- 1. Does barbie really make women hate their bodies ?
- 2. Barbie and asterix will celebrate their 50th birthdays .
- 3. Growing up I was a big fan of barbie 's and playing dollhouse .
- 4. Mattel recently opened the world 's first store dedicated to barbie in shanghai .
- 5. As the recession deepens , barbie 's conservative values are also back in vogue .