adj
Uncommon
barred
BAHD
Barred (adj) means marked with stripes or bars, or fitted with bars. Example: “The old prison had barred windows facing the courtyard.”
adj
1
Marked with stripes or bars, or fitted with bars.
"The old prison had barred windows facing the courtyard."
"A barred owl sat motionless on the branch above us."
"The cat had a barred tail with dark and pale stripes."
2
Prevented from doing or entering something.
"He was barred from the club after the incident last year."
"She's barred from competing again until the suspension ends."
"Anyone without a ticket is barred from entering the stadium."
How to use barred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBlocked from something, or covered in bar-like stripes/physical bars.
Common pairings
barred from entry
barred windows
barred for life
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- more barred
- Superlative
- most barred
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What does “barred” mean?
The word “barred” means marked with stripes or bars, or fitted with bars. In plain terms, blocked from something, or covered in bar-like stripes/physical bars.
How do you pronounce “barred”?
“Barred” is pronounced BAHD (/ˈbɑː(ɹ)d/ in IPA).
How do you use “barred” in a sentence?
Here is “barred” used in a sentence: “The old prison had barred windows facing the courtyard.”
What part of speech is “barred”?
“Barred” is an adjective.
Is “barred” a common word?
“Barred” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “barred” have?
“Barred” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: marked with stripes or bars, or fitted with bars.
What is the difference between barred and banned?
Barred means prevented from doing or entering something, often used for physical spaces like being barred from a club or venue, while banned typically refers to an official prohibition, often broader or more formal in scope, such as a banned substance. Barred can also describe a pattern of stripes or bars, a sense banned does not share.
What does it mean for something to be barred with stripes?
When something is described as barred in this sense, it means it is marked with stripes or bars, or fitted with physical bars, such as a barred pattern on an animal's coat or a barred window. This is a distinct meaning from being prevented from entering somewhere.
Can a person be barred from a place temporarily?
Yes, being barred from doing or entering something can be temporary or permanent depending on the situation, such as a temporary barring from a venue after an incident. The core meaning is simply being prevented from access, without specifying duration.
