barrier

noun

bar·ri·er ˈber-ē-ər How to pronounce barrier (audio)

ˈba-rē-

: something material that blocks or is intended to block passage

highway barriers

a barrier contraceptive

: a natural formation or structure that prevents or hinders movement or action

geographic barriers to species dissemination

barrier beaches

drugs that cross the placental barrier

barriers or Barriers plural : a medieval war game in which combatants fight on foot with a fence or railing between them

: something immaterial that impedes or separates : obstacle

behavioral barriers

trade barriers

Example Sentences

Concrete barriers surround the race track to protect spectators. The tree's roots serve as a barrier against soil erosion. The mountain range forms a natural barrier between the two countries. Both leaders are in favor of removing trade barriers. Cultural barriers have made it hard for women to enter many professions. He argues that regulations should not be viewed as barriers to progress. See More

Recent Examples on the Web On Wednesday, a resolution in support of a Taft Bridge barrier was adopted by Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners for the Adams Morgan community.

Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Police said another passenger traveling with Mistry also died on Sunday, when their car hit a barrier between two lanes.

Michelle Toh, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Trump’s supporters as creating a physical barrier at the border.

Rebecca Davis O’brien, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Gaia del Perugia is pressed against a metal barrier with a pen and piece of blank paper in hand.

Manori Ravindran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 Yet, a major barrier to intervention is the perception adults hold about Black girls.

Andrea Joseph-mccatty, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Courts generally do not grant animals habeas corpus, or the right to a trial — a significant barrier to litigating animal law.

Hope Corrigan | The New York Times, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 Window film insulation kits include transparent shrink film that creates a barrier around drafty windows.

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 The suspect’s vehicle collided with a Max Bus Stop sign and into a concrete barrier.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

barrier

noun

bar·ri·er ˈbar-ē-ər How to pronounce barrier (audio)

: a material object or set of objects that separates, demarcates, or serves as a barricade see blood-brain barrier, placental barrier

: a contraceptive device (such as a condom or cervical cap) that prevents sperm from entering the uterus

—often used before another noun

barrier contraception

: a factor that tends to restrict the free movement, mingling, or interbreeding of individuals or populations

behavioral and geographic barriers to hybridization

单词	barrier
释义	barrier noun bar·ri·er ˈber-ē-ər ˈba-rē- 1 a : something material that blocks or is intended to block passage highway barriers a barrier contraceptive b : a natural formation or structure that prevents or hinders movement or action geographic barriers to species dissemination barrier beaches drugs that cross the placental barrier 2 barriers or Barriers plural : a medieval war game in which combatants fight on foot with a fence or railing between them 3 : something immaterial that impedes or separates : obstacle behavioral barriers trade barriers Synonyms barricade fence hedge wall See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Concrete barriers surround the race track to protect spectators. The tree's roots serve as a barrier against soil erosion. The mountain range forms a natural barrier between the two countries. Both leaders are in favor of removing trade barriers. Cultural barriers have made it hard for women to enter many professions. He argues that regulations should not be viewed as barriers to progress. See More Recent Examples on the Web On Wednesday, a resolution in support of a Taft Bridge barrier was adopted by Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners for the Adams Morgan community. Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Police said another passenger traveling with Mistry also died on Sunday, when their car hit a barrier between two lanes. Michelle Toh, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Trump’s supporters as creating a physical barrier at the border. Rebecca Davis O’brien, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Gaia del Perugia is pressed against a metal barrier with a pen and piece of blank paper in hand. Manori Ravindran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 Yet, a major barrier to intervention is the perception adults hold about Black girls. Andrea Joseph-mccatty, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Courts generally do not grant animals habeas corpus, or the right to a trial — a significant barrier to litigating animal law. Hope Corrigan \| The New York Times, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 Window film insulation kits include transparent shrink film that creates a barrier around drafty windows. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 The suspect’s vehicle collided with a Max Bus Stop sign and into a concrete barrier. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English barrere, from Anglo-French, from barre bar First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing barrier barrier island blood-brain barrier barrier reef crash barrier break the sound barrier language barrier sonic barrier vapor barrier the sound barrier Jersey barrier sound barrier See More barrier island blood-brain barrier barrier reef crash barrier break the sound barrier language barrier sonic barrier vapor barrier the sound barrier Jersey barrier sound barrier See More Kids Definition barrier noun bar·ri·er ˈber-ē-ər 1 : something (as a fence) that blocks the way 2 : something that keeps apart or makes progress difficult a language barrier Medical Definition barrier noun bar·ri·er ˈbar-ē-ər 1 a : a material object or set of objects that separates, demarcates, or serves as a barricade see blood-brain barrier, placental barrier b : a contraceptive device (such as a condom or cervical cap) that prevents sperm from entering the uterus —often used before another noun barrier contraception 2 : a factor that tends to restrict the free movement, mingling, or interbreeding of individuals or populations behavioral and geographic barriers to hybridization barrier noun as in wall a physical object that blocks the way there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wall fence barricade obstacle hurdle hedge block chain impediment roadblock hindrance obstruction bumper interference deterrent handicap inhibition rampart dam curb pale clog paling let bar stop encumbrance embarrassment constraint buffer cushion stumbling block bulwark hobble restraint trammel crimp fender snag fetter shackle(s) pad manacle drag Antonyms & Near Antonyms door gate entrance entry doorway gap portal break entryway entranceway pass See More
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