variants
or blonde
1
: of a flaxen, golden, light auburn, or pale yellowish-brown color
blond hair
also
: having blond hair
a blond man
—spelled blond when used of a boy or man and often blonde when used of a girl or woman
2
a
: of a light color
b
: of the color blond
c
: made light-colored by bleaching
blond wood table
variants
or blonde
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
a tall, blue-eyed blond
a natural blonde
2
: a light yellowish brown to dark grayish yellow
Examples of blond in a Sentence
Adjective
She has blonde highlights in her hair.
His hair was dyed blond.
She was blonde as a child.
a table made of blond wood
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
Julia—Jules to those who know her—petite and poised, blond hair pulled back into a bun, orders chia seed pudding.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Burrell, a recognizable figure on the Food Network thanks to her spiky platinum blond hairdo and tart wit, died at her home in New York, according to a news release from the Food Network.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
Her beauty complemented the bold aesthetic, with her long, blond hair styled sleek and straight, and her makeup featuring dramatic contouring and a dark lip color.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
Julia—Jules to those who know her—petite and poised, blond hair pulled back into a bun, orders chia seed pudding.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Noun
Kirby’s icy blond tresses were styled with waves and the trendy side-part courtesy of Adir Abergel.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Burrell, a recognizable figure on the Food Network thanks to her spiky platinum blond hairdo and tart wit, died at her home in New York, according to a news release from the Food Network.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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“Blond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blond. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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blond
1 of 2 adjective
variants
or blonde
: of a pale yellowish brown color
blond hair
also
: having blond hair
a blond actor
—spelled blond when used of a boy or man and often blonde when used of a girl or woman
blond
2 of 2 noun
variants
or blonde
1
: a blond person
—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
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