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