blonde
Blonde refers to a light-colored, golden, or pale yellow shade of hair. It is also used as a noun to describe a person, traditionally a female, who possesses this hair color.
Examples
3 of 5She decided to dye her hair a bright blonde for the summer vacation.
She decided to dye her hair a bright blonde for the summer vacation.
The witness described the suspect as a tall female with blonde hair and blue eyes.
The witness described the suspect as a tall female with blonde hair and blue eyes.
I can't believe how blonde your hair got after just a week at the beach!
I can't believe how blonde your hair got after just a week at the beach!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember that 'blonde' ends with an 'e' like 'she' or 'elle', which helps you remember it is the feminine spelling.
Quick Quiz
Although her brother has dark hair, Sarah is a natural _______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: blonde
Examples
She decided to dye her hair a bright blonde for the summer vacation.
everydayShe decided to dye her hair a bright blonde for the summer vacation.
The witness described the suspect as a tall female with blonde hair and blue eyes.
formalThe witness described the suspect as a tall female with blonde hair and blue eyes.
I can't believe how blonde your hair got after just a week at the beach!
informalI can't believe how blonde your hair got after just a week at the beach!
Research suggests that the genetic mutation for blonde hair originated in Northern Europe.
academicResearch suggests that the genetic mutation for blonde hair originated in Northern Europe.
The marketing team is looking for a blonde model to represent the new shampoo line.
businessThe marketing team is looking for a blonde model to represent the new shampoo line.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
blonde bombshell
a very attractive woman with blonde hair
bottle blonde
someone whose blonde hair is dyed rather than natural
ash blonde
a cool-toned shade of blonde hair
Often Confused With
Blonde is traditionally the feminine form (noun and adjective), while blond is the masculine form, though blond is increasingly used as a gender-neutral adjective.
Usage Notes
In British English, the distinction between 'blonde' (feminine) and 'blond' (masculine) is more strictly observed than in American English, where 'blonde' is often used for both.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'blonde' to describe yellow objects; however, it is strictly used for hair, wood (like 'blonde oak'), or occasionally beer.
Memory Tip
Remember that 'blonde' ends with an 'e' like 'she' or 'elle', which helps you remember it is the feminine spelling.
Word Origin
From the Old French word 'blont', meaning 'yellow, light brown, or golden'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Blonde hair has various cultural associations in the West, ranging from standards of beauty to the 'dumb blonde' stereotype, which is often used in jokes but is considered derogatory.
Quick Quiz
Although her brother has dark hair, Sarah is a natural _______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: blonde
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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