variants
or blonde
blonder; blondest
1
: of a yellow or very light brown color
long blond hair
blonde curls/locks/braids
She has blonde highlights in her hair.
His hair was dyed/bleached blond.
also
: having blond hair
a blond actor
She was blonde as a child.
Note: When used to describe a boy or man, the word is spelled blond. When used for a girl or woman, the word is often spelled blonde.
Note: A person with dirty blond hair has very dark blond hair that is almost light brown in color.
2
: of a very light color
a table made of blond wood
variants
or blonde
plural blonds or blondes
: a person who has yellow or very light brown hair
Note: The word is spelled blond when used for a boy or man, and it is usually spelled blonde when used for a girl or woman.
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“Blond.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/blond. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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