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Blond

UK //blɒnd// US //blɑnd// Pronunciation

Definition

Having light yellow hair.

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In simple words: A light yellow color of hair.

Examples

• She prefers to dye her hair a brighter shade of blond.
• The model had striking blond hair that caught everyone's attention.
• Her son is a cute little blond boy with big blue eyes.

Usage notes

Used to describe hair color. More common in neutral contexts; avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'blonde' like 'gold' — shiny and bright like gold hair.

Collocations

• blond hair
• blond waves
• blond highlights

Synonyms

• fair
• golden
• light-haired

Antonyms

• brunette
• black
• red

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'blonde' when referring to females.
• Used incorrectly as a noun for people.