blonde

[blɒnd]

blonde Definition

  • 1(of a woman or her hair) fair or pale yellow
  • 2(of a person) having light-colored hair and skin

Using blonde: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blonde" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has long blonde hair.

  • Example

    The little girl was born with blonde hair and blue eyes.

  • Example

    He is a tall, blonde man with piercing blue eyes.

blonde Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blonde

  • fair-haired
  • light-haired
  • yellow-haired
  • flaxen-haired

Antonyms for blonde

  • brunette
  • black-haired
  • dark-haired
  • red-haired

Phrases with blonde

  • a person with blonde hair that has a tinge of brown or is darker than usual

    Example

    She has dirty blonde hair that looks almost brown.

  • a very light shade of blonde hair

    Example

    She dyed her hair platinum blonde for the summer.

  • a person with blonde hair that has a reddish tint

    Example

    Her hair is a beautiful shade of strawberry blonde.

Origins of blonde

from French 'blond', masculine form of 'blonde', meaning 'fair-haired'

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Summary: blonde in Brief

The term 'blonde' [blɒnd] refers to a person, usually a woman, with fair or pale yellow hair. It can also describe a person with light-colored hair and skin. The term extends into phrases like 'dirty blonde,' which describes a person with blonde hair that has a tinge of brown, and 'platinum blonde,' which describes a very light shade of blonde hair.

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