blond
10 synonyms and 0 antonyms for blond, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having pale yellowish or golden hair.
Synonyms
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How to use blond
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French blont/blond, likely from a Frankish word meaning a mixed golden-brown colour, ultimately related to "blend."
Full origin of blond →Frequently asked questions
What does “blond” mean?
The word “blond” means having pale yellowish or golden hair. In plain terms, light-coloured hair, ranging from pale yellow to golden.
How do you pronounce “blond”?
“Blond” is pronounced blond (/blɑnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “blond” in a sentence?
Here is “blond” used in a sentence: “Her naturally blond hair turns almost white in summer.”
What is another word for “blond”?
Words with a similar meaning to “blond” include flaxen, Traditional terms for light hair are fair(-haired), fairheaded, tow-haired, yellow-haired and and towhead(ed).
What part of speech is “blond”?
Depending on how it is used, “blond” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “blond” come from?
The word “blond” comes from Old French. From Old French blont/blond, likely from a Frankish word meaning a mixed golden-brown colour, ultimately related to "blend.".
Is “blond” a common word?
“Blond” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blond” have?
“Blond” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having pale yellowish or golden hair.
What is the difference between "blond" and "blonde"?
Traditionally, "blond" is used for men or as a general adjective, while "blonde" is used for women, following the French grammatical gender conventions the words were borrowed from. In modern English, especially American usage, "blond" is increasingly used for all genders, and the distinction is fading.
Is "blond" used only for hair color?
"Blond" primarily describes pale yellowish or golden hair, but it can also describe pale or golden shades in other contexts, such as blond wood or blond beer. As a noun, it can also refer directly to a person with light golden or yellowish hair.
Why do some style guides prefer "blond" over "blonde"?
Many modern style guides recommend "blond" as the default spelling for all genders to simplify usage and avoid unnecessary gendered language, reserving "blonde" mainly for specific stylistic or historical contexts. This mirrors a broader trend of dropping gendered endings in English.