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blonde

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /blɑnd/ · UK /blɒnd/

Forms: blondes

blonde means: Describes hair that is light yellow, gold, or almost white.

adjective

LIGHT HAIR COLOURA2

Describes hair that is light yellow, gold, or almost white.

  • She has long blonde hair.
  • His blonde curls were wet from the rain.
  • I dyed my hair blonde last summer.

Similar words: fair, light

Opposites: dark

Common phrases: blonde hair, blonde curls, blonde wig

HAVING LIGHT HAIRA2

Having hair that is light yellow or gold.

  • Her mother is blonde.
  • A blonde girl was waiting outside.
  • Are you naturally blonde?

Similar words: fair-haired

Opposites: dark-haired

Common phrases: blonde woman, blonde girl, naturally blonde

PALE GOLD SHADEB2

Light yellowish brown in colour.

  • The table is made of blonde wood.
  • Blonde oak floors brighten the room.
  • They chose a blonde finish for the new shelves.

Similar words: yellowish brown, golden

Common phrases: blonde wood, blonde oak, blonde finish

LIGHTER VARIETYC1

Lighter in colour than the usual kind of the same thing.

  • We baked blonde brownies for the party.
  • He ordered a glass of blonde beer.
  • This blonde roast has a milder taste.

Similar words: light, pale

Opposites: dark

Common phrases: blonde brownies, blonde beer, blonde roast

noun

FAIR HAIRED WOMANB1

A woman or girl whose hair is a light yellow or gold colour.

  • My sister is a natural blonde.
  • A tall blonde opened the door.
  • Both actresses are blondes.

Similar words: fair-haired woman

Common phrases: a natural blonde, a tall blonde, a dyed blonde

PALE GOLD COLOURB2

A light colour between yellow and brown.

  • She chose a warm blonde for her hair.
  • The wood was a pale blonde.
  • This paint comes in shades from blonde to dark brown.

Common phrases: golden blonde, ash blonde, pale blonde

Questions about blonde

What does blonde mean?

Describes hair that is light yellow, gold, or almost white.

What is blonde in other languages?

Türkçe: sarı · Español: rubio · Français: blond · Deutsch: blond · Italiano: biondo · 日本語: 金髪の

How do you pronounce blonde?

In American English /blɑnd/; in British English /blɒnd/.

How do you use blonde in a sentence?

She has long blonde hair. His blonde curls were wet from the rain.

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