Blond
/blɒnd/
adjectiveBeginner📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions
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Having pale yellow or golden hair.
/blɒnd/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Having light-colored hair.
The model had long, blond hair.
💡 Simply: Light-colored hair.
More Examples
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He was a tall, blond man.
How It's Used
General
"She has beautiful blond hair."
2
A person with light-colored hair.
/blɒnd/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A person with blond hair.
There were several blonds in the group.
💡 Simply: Someone with light hair.
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She's a natural blond.
How It's Used
General
"He's a blond."
Tip:Similar to the adjective meaning, but refers to the person.
From Old French *blond, from Frankish *blōnd, ultimately of Germanic origin, related to Old High German bluo(n)d 'pale, light-colored'.
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent throughout history, primarily referring to light hair color.
Memory tip
Think of 'blonde' as a light, bright color.
Word Origin
LanguageGermanic
Original meaning
"pale, light-colored"
Base: blond
blond hairblond curlsblond boy
Common misspellings
blondeblonddblone
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