blonde

word

/ˈbɫɑnd/
blahnd
/blˈɒnd/
blond

Definition

A blonde is a woman or girl with light yellow hair. As an adjective, it describes female people with this hair color.

Usage & Nuances

In modern everyday English, 'blond' and 'blonde' are often mixed, but traditionally 'blonde' is for women/girls and 'blond' for men/boys or for general adjective use. It commonly refers to hair color, but in phrases like 'a blonde' it is a noun meaning a blonde-haired woman.

Example Sentences

That blonde actress was great in the movie.

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She has long blonde hair.

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The blonde woman is my teacher.

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Her sister is blonde, but she has brown hair.

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I didn't recognize Mia at first because she's blonde now.

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People always assume she's naturally blonde, but she dyes it.

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