barrier

noun
UK: /ˈbæriər/
US: /ˈbæriər/

  1. Something that blocks movement or prevents access.

    1. The barrier stopped the car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Lack of education can be a major barrier to social mobility. [ ] [ ]

  2. An obstacle that keeps people apart or creates difficulties.

    1. The language barrier was hard. [ ] [ ]
    2. Cultural barriers often hinder effective communication between different groups. [ ] [ ]

  3. A fence or wall that prevents people from entering a place.

    1. There is barrier around the zoo. [ ] [ ]
    2. Security barriers were erected around the parliament building after the protests. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

obstacle block hindrance impediment wall fence
barrier transitive-verb

  1. To block or obstruct something.

    1. The police barrier the street. [ ] [ ]
    2. Heavy snowfalls often barrier access to remote mountain villages for days. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "barrier" in English means: Something that blocks movement or prevents access., An obstacle that keeps people apart or creates difficulties., A fence or wall that prevents people from entering a place..

The phonetic transcription of "barrier" is /ˈbæriər/ in British English and /ˈbæriər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "barrier": obstacle, block, hindrance, impediment, wall, fence.

Example usage of "barrier": "The barrier stopped the car.". More examples on the page.