Barre

Pronunciation: /bɑːr/

Definitions of barre

noun a horizontal bar at waist height used for ballet exercises and practice

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a barre class for the first time.

A2 She used the barre for support during her ballet practice.

B1 The barre in the gym is adjustable for different heights.

B2 The ballet dancers gracefully moved along the barre during their performance.

C1 The barre in the dance studio was made of polished wood.

C2 The ballerina's strong legs were a result of years of training at the barre.

Examples of barre in a Sentence

formal The ballet dancer gracefully performed a series of movements at the barre.

informal Let's try out that new barre workout class together.

slang I heard that barre class is killer for toning your legs.

figurative She used the criticism as a barre to improve her writing skills.

Grammatical Forms of barre

• past tense: barred
• plural: barres
• comparative: more barre
• superlative: most barre
• present tense: barre
• future tense: will barre
• perfect tense: have barred
• continuous tense: is barring
• singular: barre
• positive degree: barre
• infinitive: to barre
• gerund: barring
• participle: barred

Origin and Evolution of barre

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'barre' originated from the Old French word 'barre' meaning a rod or beam.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'barre' evolved to refer to a horizontal bar used in ballet and fitness exercises, as well as a counter or serving area in a restaurant or pub.