barre
- A horizontal bar at waist height used for ballet exercises and warm-ups. nounThe dancer held onto the barre as she practiced her pliés.During the ballet class, students lined up along the barre to begin their exercises.
- A style of exercise that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, and yoga, often performed with the support of a barre. nounShe attends a barre class every Tuesday to improve her strength and flexibility.Barre workouts have become popular for their low-impact, high-intensity nature.