adj
blond
blond
adj
1
Having pale yellowish or golden hair.
"Her naturally blond hair turns almost white in summer."
"He was tall, blond, and blue-eyed."
noun
1
A person with light golden or yellowish hair.
"The film starred a glamorous blond as the lead detective."
How to Use Blond
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLight-coloured hair, ranging from pale yellow to golden.
UK vs US
Traditionally "blond" describes men and "blonde" describes women, though many writers now use "blond" for everyone.
Easily confused with
blonde
Common pairings
blond hair
a blond streak
Word Forms
blonded past tense, blonds plural, Blonds plural, blonds singular
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Etymology
From Old French blont/blond, likely from a Frankish word meaning a mixed golden-brown colour, ultimately related to "blend."