blind date

Thân thiện

A woman meets her blind date at a cozy café.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A social engagement between two people who have not previously met: A "blind date" is a pre-arranged romantic or social meeting where the individuals involved are strangers to each other before the date occurs.
   • A person met on such an occasion: "Blind date" can also refer to the person whom one meets for the first time on this type of date.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (referring to the event):
  • She was nervous about her first blind date.
  • They met on a blind date arranged by mutual friends.
• Noun (referring to the person):
  • My blind date turned out to be very interesting.
  • He was a perfect gentleman, which was a relief for a blind date.

Advanced Usage

• To go on a blind date: To participate in such a meeting.
  • After much persuasion, he agreed to go on a blind date.
• To set up a blind date: To arrange for two people to meet on a blind date.
  • Her coworker tried to set up a blind date for her.

Variants and Related Words

• Blind dating (n): The general practice or concept of going on dates with strangers.
  • Online apps have changed the landscape of blind dating.

Synonyms

• First meeting: An initial encounter, though not necessarily romantic.
• Arranged date: A date planned by a third party, emphasizing the arrangement aspect.

Related Phrases

• To have a blind date with someone: To be scheduled to meet someone new romantically.
  • I have a blind date with a friend of my sister's this weekend.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a date with a stranger
   • she never goes on blind dates
2. a participant in a blind date (someone you meet for the first time when you have a date with them)