Meaning of the word barred in English

What does barred mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

barred

US /bɑːrd/
UK /bɑːd/

Adjective

1.

having bars or stripes

Example:
The bird had distinctive barred feathers.
The window was barred for security.
2.

prevented or prohibited (from doing something)

Example:
He was barred from entering the building after the incident.
Journalists were barred from the private meeting.