Meaning & use
Blonde
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Having hair that is light in color, typically pale yellow or golden.
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Her naturally blonde hair turned almost white in the summer sun.
The twins were both blonde as toddlers before their hair darkened with age.
A note on using this word
Traditionally, English used 'blond' for men and 'blonde' for women, following French grammar, though 'blonde' is now widely used for both.
Words with a similar meaning
fair-hairedflaxen-haired
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person, especially a woman, with light-colored hair.
The casting director was looking for a blonde to play the lead role.
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