blinder

noun

blind·​er ˈblīn-dər How to pronounce blinder (audio)
plural blinders
1
: either of two flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing objects at its sides
2
blinders plural : a limitation or obstruction to sight or discernment
3
British, informal : something (such as an athletic play) dazzlingly excellent or remarkable
Andrew Chidgey (58) held the Stapleton innings together and Ghulam Shabbir briefly threatened with a lively 23 but Timsbury held some important catches, including a blinder from Greg Passingham …Bath Chronicle

Examples of blinder in a Sentence

Their team played a blinder to beat us in the closing seconds of the match.
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Maybe everyone who sold McCartney’s post-Beatles period short previously has their reasons for putting blinders on, even in the face of that inescapable a juggernaut. Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025 The Brit, who is having a blinder of a season behind the wheel for Mercedes, reportedly bought the 6X for around $3 million (£2.2 million). Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025 While all individuals have positive intent, this high-pressure focus on relief from the issue can create blinders to the simple solution of pausing, taking focused time to address the root of the problem and create a sustainable resolution. Laurie Waligurski, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 Hutson’s blinders regarding Trump have closed in on him and become a blindfold. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for blinder

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blinder was in 1788

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“Blinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blinder. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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blinder

noun
blind·​er ˈblīn-dər How to pronounce blinder (audio)
: either of two leather flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing to the side
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