blind date

noun

Definition of blind date

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.

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As with the original, two singles are set up on three blind dates, and sent back to set to divulge every last gritty/grody detail of their encounter. — Michael Andor Brodeur, BostonGlobe.com, "Fox trots out game shows updated for the app age," 5 June 2018 The two were initially set up by friends on a blind date back in November, and kept their long-distance romance under wraps until recently. — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, "The Story Behind Former First Daughter Barbara Bush’s Vera Wang Wedding Dress," 8 Oct. 2018 Markus Anderson, a director and consultant for the chain and a longtime friend of Markle's, was reportedly the mastermind behind Meghan and Harry's initial blind date — which took place, of course, at the original Soho House in London. — Andrea Park, Glamour, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Reportedly Took a Secret Trip to Amsterdam Over the Weekend," 25 Sep. 2018 State tourism officials sent two people on a blind date road trip Downstate. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Morning Spin: McCarthy says Dan Ryan protest shows change since 2012 NATO summit," 9 July 2018 According to Elle, the outfit may have been a nod to her blind date with the prince. — Kara Nesvig, Teen Vogue, "Meghan Markle's Wimbledon Outfit Might Have a Secret Meaning," 15 July 2018 The two met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend, conducted an under-the-radar romance and announced their engagement last year. — Christina Boyle, latimes.com, "Joyous crowds greet newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after their marriage ceremony," 19 May 2018 David and Julia met on a blind date and have been married since 1996. — Fox News, "New York City's richest couple buy $40 million mansion in cash," 30 Aug. 2018 Nonoo is widely believed to have been the mysterious matchmaker who set up Meghan and Harry on a blind date in July 2016. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Reported Matchmaker Misha Nonoo Shares Photos from Royal Wedding," 22 May 2018

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blind date

noun

English Language Learners Definition of blind date

: an occasion for two people who do not know each other to meet and decide if they may want to have a romantic relationship

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