platinum blonde

noun

1
: a person whose hair is of a pale silvery-blonde color
2
: the color of the hair of a platinum blonde

Examples of platinum blonde in a Sentence

She dyed her hair and now she's a platinum blonde.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The designer is known for experimenting with hairstyles and in May, appeared at the Met Gala platinum blonde hair that was pulled back into an effortless style with face-framing pieces. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Paris Hilton paired the cut with a radiant platinum blonde color that really emphasized the extreme bob to give it an even more striking look. — Lena Raab, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026 Ask for ash platinum blonde for an edgy icy or smoky color that’s cooler than harsh yellow platinum. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 Her platinum blonde hair was piled high atop her head, while her makeup consisted of blue eyeshadow and a pale pink lip. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platinum blonde

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of platinum blonde was in 1931

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Platinum blonde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platinum%20blonde. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster