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plural barres
: a handrail used by ballet dancers to maintain balance while exercising : bar sense 1c
He would work at an accelerated tempo at the barre to build up his strength, and learn to "feel the floor" with his toes to increase the elasticity of his elevation.—
Julie Kavanagh
Julie Kavanagh2
: an exercise regimen that typically utilizes a ballet bar and movements taken from or influenced by ballet training
Barre is also low impact and has a built-in handhold, making it a relatively safe form of exercise.—Markham Heid
Markham HeidDid I mention that every barre class I have ever gone to includes squats? Lots of squats.—Kathleen Trotter
Kathleen TrotterExamples of barre in a Sentence
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Barre3 is a fitness brand that combines barre—a workout based on classical ballet—with strength, cardio, and yoga techniques.
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Hannah Harper,
Health,
1 July 2026
Why barre keeps showing up on class schedules Barre is the low-impact entry in this lineup, blending ballet, pilates and yoga into high-repetition, small-range movements that tone muscles without battering the joints.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Budget-conscious exercisers can find online barre classes at a slightly lower cost.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
It is overlooked by the home’s third-floor ballroom, which Sherman said served as Pinkie’s ballet room with mirrors and a barre.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Hannah Harper,
Health,
1 July 2026
Why barre keeps showing up on class schedules Barre is the low-impact entry in this lineup, blending ballet, pilates and yoga into high-repetition, small-range movements that tone muscles without battering the joints.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Budget-conscious exercisers can find online barre classes at a slightly lower cost.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
It is overlooked by the home’s third-floor ballroom, which Sherman said served as Pinkie’s ballet room with mirrors and a barre.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for barre
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“Barre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barre. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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