Blond — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈbländ/

Meaning & Definition of Blond

Blond (adjective)

  1. of a flaxen, golden, light auburn, or pale yellowish-brown color; also, having blond hair
  2. of a light color
  3. of the color blond

Blond (noun)

  1. a person having blond hair —spelled blond when used of a boy or man and usually blonde when used of a girl or woman
  2. a light yellowish brown to dark grayish yellow

Blond (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color

    "the little boy's blond hair darkened to brown as he grew older"

    similar: fair, flaxen, golden, sandy, straw, tawny
    related: ocherous, ash-blond, blondish, strawberry blonde, towheaded, gold, light, white
    near: black-a-vised, brown, brunet, dark, olive, swart, swarthy, black, ebony, raven

Related Entry: Ash-blond (adjective)

Ash-blond is a different word from Blond. The synonyms below are for ash-blond, not for blond.

  1. as in strawberry blonde, towheaded

    similar: blondish, strawberry blonde, towheaded, ocherous, gold, light, white, blond, fair, flaxen, golden, sandy, straw, tawny
    opposite: black-a-vised, brown, brunet, dark, olive, swart, swarthy, black, ebony, raven

Related Entry: Strawberry blonde (adjective)

Strawberry blonde is a different word from Blond. The synonyms below are for strawberry blonde, not for blond.

  1. as in towheaded, ash-blond

    similar: ash-blond, blondish, towheaded, ocherous, gold, light, white, blond, fair, flaxen, golden, sandy, straw, tawny
    opposite: black-a-vised, brown, brunet, dark, olive, swart, swarthy, black, ebony, raven

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blond

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blond:

fair, flaxen, golden, sandy, straw, tawny

Related Words for Blond

ocherous, ash-blond, blondish, strawberry blonde, towheaded, gold, light, white

Near Antonyms of Blond

black-a-vised, brown, brunet, dark, olive, swart, swarthy, black, ebony, raven

Word Forms of Blond

Derived words: blondish (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Blond

Anglo-French blunt, blound, masculine, blounde, feminine

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Blond

Words & Phrases Containing Blond

ash-blond, bottle blond, strawberry blonde

Frequently Asked Questions about Blond

What does "Blond" mean?

"Blond" means of a flaxen, golden, light auburn, or pale yellowish-brown color; also, having blond hair. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of a flaxen, golden, light auburn, or pale yellowish-brown color; also, having blond hair.

What is another word for "Blond"?

Other words for "Blond" include fair, flaxen, golden, sandy, straw and tawny. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blond" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blond"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blond". Common alternatives include fair, flaxen, golden, sandy, straw and tawny.

How do you use "Blond" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blond" in a sentence: "the little boy's blond hair darkened to brown as he grew older".

Is "Blond" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blond" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Blond" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Blond" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Blond"?

"Blond" is pronounced /ˈbländ/.

What is the origin of the word "Blond"?

"Blond" comes from Anglo-French blunt, blound, masculine, blounde, feminine. First known use: 15th century.