Blond: meaning, definitions and examples

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blond

 

[ blษ’nd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

hair color

Blond refers to a light golden or pale yellow color, typically used to describe hair. It can encompass a range of shades from very light, almost white, to deeper gold tones. People with blond hair are often depicted in various cultural contexts as having distinct characteristics.

Synonyms

golden, light-colored.

Examples of usage

  • She dyed her hair blond for the summer.
  • His blond locks shone in the sunlight.
  • Many children have blond hair when they are young.
  • The model featured a striking blond hairstyle.
Context #2 | Noun

hair color

A blond is a person with blond hair. This term is commonly used in English-speaking countries. The notion of being a blond can also carry various cultural assumptions and stereotypes.

Synonyms

blonde, light-haired.

Examples of usage

  • She is a natural blond.
  • Not all blonds fit into the stereotype.
  • He was often teased for being a blond.
  • Blonds are often portrayed in movies as fun-loving.

Translations

Translations of the word "blond" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น loiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคนเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blond

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pirang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะพะฝะดะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blond

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒญใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blond

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rubio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑลŸฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธˆ๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‚ุฑุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blond

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blond

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‘ๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blond

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blond

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€า“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑลŸฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rubio

Etymology

The term 'blond' originates from the Old French word 'blond', which dates back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'blondus', which means 'yellow' or 'fair'. The initial use of the term was often gendered, with 'blonde' being used for females, and 'blond' for males. Over time, the term has evolved in English to refer broadly to individuals with light-colored hair, regardless of gender. The cultural perception of blonds has varied significantly throughout history, sometimes portrayed as symbols of beauty and desirability, while at other times subject to ridicule and stereotypes. Blonds have been a popular subject in literature, film, and art, often depicted with an association of purity, playfulness, and naivety. Today, the term is generally applied descriptively in discussions of hair color, though the social implications of being 'blond' remain an interesting area of consideration in societal norms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,102, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.