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Blond - haired-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Blond is a light, pale yellow color, often used to describe hair. It can also refer to a person with such hair, typically spelled as 'blonde' when referring to females.

blond

/blɑnd/ /blɒnd/

Definition:

Having fair or light-colored hair, typically yellow or golden.

Synonyms:

fair-haired, golden-haired, flaxen, light-haired

Part of Speech:

adjective, noun

Antonyms:

brunette, dark-haired

Common Collocations:

blond hair, blond highlights, blond streaks, blond beard

Derivatives:

blonde (feminine form), blondness

Usage Tips:

Use "blond" for males and general cases; "blonde" for females in some contexts.

Common Phrases:

blond ambition, dumb blond (stereotype), bleach blond

Etymology:

From Old French "blont," meaning light-colored or golden-haired.

Examples:

  • 1. She has long blond hair that shines in the sun.
  • 2. He dyed his hair blond for the summer.
  • 3. The little boy’s blond curls bounced as he ran.
  • 4. Many Scandinavians are naturally blond.

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