blonde

Definition

Alternative form of blond (“person with fair hair”). (Used especially of a woman. See the usage notes in the entry blond.)

Etymology

From Middle French blonde f. See blond.

Example Sentences

• "Most [camera crews] carry two blondes and three redheads or their equivalents. Blondes are 2000 watt lamps traditionally with yellow heads (or shells) used to light fairly large areas — also referred to as 2Ks — and redheads smaller 800 watt lamps traditionally with red shells to light faces."