blonde — having fair or light-colored hair
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having fair or light-colored hair
Pronunciation (IPA): /blɑːnd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was a natural blonde, but now she dyes her hair purple for fun!
- The detective realized the blonde witness was actually wearing a wig.
- She went from brunette to blonde overnight and shocked everyone at school.
blonde
ADJECTIVE[/blɑːnd/]
having fair or light-colored hair
She tossed her blonde hair as sunlight streamed through the cafe window.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'blond' (masculine) and 'blonde' (feminine), which originated from Latin 'blundus,' meaning 'light' or 'bright.' It entered English around the 18th century and became established as a term describing a light hair color.
Breakdown
Latin 'blundus' (light, bright) → French 'blond/blonde' → English 'blonde.' The feminine form 'blonde' in English typically refers to a woman with light-colored hair, while the masculine 'blond' can refer to the color or a man with this hair color.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother was a natural blonde, but now she dyes her hair purple for fun!”
“The detective realized the blonde witness was actually wearing a wig.”
“She went from brunette to blonde overnight and shocked everyone at school.”
“The blonde surfer looked like a golden retriever running on the beach.”
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