platinum blond
Definition
Noun: A person, typically a woman, with very pale, silvery-blonde hair. This hair color is often achieved through artificial bleaching or dyeing, resembling the metallic sheen of the platinum metal.
Usage
The term is used to describe a person based on their distinctive, very light blonde hair color. It is a specific subtype of "blond."
Examples
- She became a famous platinum blond after bleaching her dark hair for the movie role.
- The actress is known for her signature look as a platinum blond.
- Many fashion models in the 1990s were platinum blonds.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun, though "platinum-blonde" is the more standard adjectival form.
- She has platinum blond hair. (Less common adjectival use)
- She is a platinum-blonde icon. (Standard adjectival form with hyphen)
Variants and Related Words
- Platinum blonde (noun/adjective): An alternative spelling, with "blonde" often used when referring specifically to a woman or girls. The spelling "blond" is gender-neutral or masculine.
- Platinum-blonde (adjective): The hyphenated form used to describe the hair color itself.
- She has platinum-blonde hair.
Synonyms
- Silvery-blond(e)
- Icy blond(e)
- Ash blond(e) (though this can be slightly darker and less silvery)
Notes
- The term strongly implies the hair color is artificial or meticulously maintained, as natural hair this color is extremely rare.
- It is culturally associated with glamour, fashion, and specific eras in Hollywood (e.g., Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe).
Noun
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a blond whose hair is a pale silvery (often artificially colored) blond
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