barrier
/ˈbæɹi.ə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: barriers · barriering · barriered
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A structure that bars passage.
Noun
Examples
The bus went through a railway barrier and was hit by a train.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An obstacle or impediment.
Noun
Examples
Even a small fee can be a barrier for some students.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To block or obstruct with a barrier.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “barrier” mean?
A structure that bars passage.
Is “barrier” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.