[ US /ˈbæɹiɝ, ˈbɛɹiɝ/ ]
[ UK /bˈæɹɪɐ/ ]
NOUN
  1. anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
  2. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
    intolerance is a barrier to understanding
  3. a structure or object that impedes free movement
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How To Use barrier In A Sentence

  • In Bermuda, Sam's father took him on an excursion to a coral barrier.
  • I again affirm that I need make no apology for attaching my name to that of one so worthy the esteem of his co-dogs, ay, and co-cats too; for in spite of the differences which have so often raised up a barrier between the members of his race and ours, not even the noblest among us could be degraded by raising a "mew" to the honour of such a thoroughly honest dog. The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too
  • Ultracare 3 is quickly absorbed into the skin and forms a protective grease-free barrier.
  • Other worries were language barriers and lower standards of quality in some countries. Times, Sunday Times
  • Our friendship is a triumph of overcoming every known barrier.
  • Foot and mouth disease is a zoonosis, a disease transmissible to humans, but it crosses the species barrier with difficulty and with little effect.
  • He is concerned with the existence of invisible power within the state, creating a barrier between it and the people.
  • The favourite for the interdominion grand final will be decided by Monday's barrier draw.
  • Cracked or scaly skin is unable to serve as an effective barrier against disease.
  • Initial police reports suggested that he jumped the ticket barrier and ran onto the train.
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