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blind date

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noun

a social appointment or date arranged, usually by a third person, between two people who have not met.
either of the participants in such an arrangement.

Words related to blind date

set-up

Words nearby blind date

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Origin of blind date

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
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British Dictionary definitions for blind date

blind date

noun informal

a social meeting between two people who have not met before
either of the persons involved
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