blind date
noun
1
: a date between two persons who have not previously met
2
: either participant in a blind date
Examples of blind date in a Sentence
She went out on a blind date with her friend's cousin.
Recent Examples on the Web
Unbeknownst to the Justified actor, his friend set him up on a blind date while he was supposed to be at a business dinner raising money.
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Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Even a blind date set up by her sister, with the affable and charming Sam (Page), won't change her mind about Christmas.
—EW.com, 20 Oct. 2023
Two geese were lonely — so they were matched for a blind date
The next day, Charlie, who is estimated to be between 5 and 10 years old, barely ate or slept.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
As her family intervene, setting her up on a series of increasingly desperate blind dates, Pia begins a hilarious but heartfelt quest for real love.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
In 1975, then Jill Jacobs met Joe Biden on a blind date arranged by Biden's brother Frank.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
Forever The pair first met on a blind date in 1983 but didn't fully begin a romantic relationship until 1989.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
In her personal life, Deana wed film and music producer John Griffeth in 1990 after meeting on a blind date the year prior.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
Orangutans: Bella and Segundo Relationship status: A blind date that didn't go so well
Sometimes matchmaking can feel a bit like monkey business.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2024
Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Even a blind date set up by her sister, with the affable and charming Sam (Page), won't change her mind about Christmas.
—EW.com, 20 Oct. 2023
Two geese were lonely — so they were matched for a blind date
The next day, Charlie, who is estimated to be between 5 and 10 years old, barely ate or slept.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
As her family intervene, setting her up on a series of increasingly desperate blind dates, Pia begins a hilarious but heartfelt quest for real love.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
In 1975, then Jill Jacobs met Joe Biden on a blind date arranged by Biden's brother Frank.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
Forever The pair first met on a blind date in 1983 but didn't fully begin a romantic relationship until 1989.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
In her personal life, Deana wed film and music producer John Griffeth in 1990 after meeting on a blind date the year prior.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
Orangutans: Bella and Segundo Relationship status: A blind date that didn't go so well
Sometimes matchmaking can feel a bit like monkey business.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Blind date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blind%20date. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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