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BLOND/blɒnd/

Blonde means having pale yellow hair. Fair is a close twin; blond is also used, especially for men, but blonde is common as the adjective. Drama: a blonde wig still needs a named costume bag.

Meaning

Having pale yellow hair (often blonde; blond is also used, especially for men).

Examples

• “A blonde wig in drama still needs a named costume bag.”
• “Blonde in a witness description is hair colour, not a name on the register.”

Good to know

blonde hair / a blonde wig. Close: fair. Spelling: blond also exists. Appearance / costume. Not “blondie” in exam prose.

Near in meaning

fair, fair-haired

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