blonde

Pluralblondes

1. 1
   adjective

   Alternative form of blond. Use it to describe fair or light-colored hair.

   She tied back her blonde hair before the race.

   A blonde child waved from the upstairs window.

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   Alternative form of blond. Means a person with fair hair, often a woman.

   A striking blonde introduced herself at the gallery opening.

   The detective questioned a nervous blonde about the missing necklace.

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3. 3
   nouncountable or uncountable

   Alternative form of blond. Means a pale, golden-yellow hair color.

   She asked the colorist for a soft golden blonde.

   His beard was turning a pale blonde in the summer sun.

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4. 4
   adjectiveoffensive

   Foolish or not very smart. It is used as an insult, mostly about women.

   Stop being so blonde and read the instructions carefully.

   That was a blonde thing to say in front of the boss.

   Similarditzy, dumb, dim, silly

   Oppositesmart, clever

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5. 5
   nouncountable or uncountable

   Alternative form of blond. Means a pale, light-colored beer.

   He ordered a chilled blonde after the long shift.

   The pub pours a crisp local blonde on tap.

6. 6
   verb

   Alternative form of blond. Means to make hair fair or lighter.

   She wants to blonde her hair before the wedding.

   Stylists often blonde the ends for a sun-kissed look.

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7. 7
   nouncountable

   A bright 2,000-watt lamp used to light movie, TV, and theater scenes.

   Like a giant flashlight strong enough to light a whole room for filming.

   The crew set up a blonde to light the whole set.

   We need another blonde for this dark corner of the room.

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