blind date
Americannoun
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a social appointment or date arranged, usually by a third person, between two people who have not met.
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either of the participants in such an arrangement.
noun
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a social meeting between two people who have not met before
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either of the persons involved
Etymology
Origin of blind date
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
Example Sentences
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They are awaiting the arrival of Max, whom they have set up on a blind date with Andrew’s co-worker Becky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Speaking to British Vogue in 2023, Cyrus said she and 27-year-old Morando met after being "put on a blind date".
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
Dad had been drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War and met my mom on a blind date after he returned home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
“I was asking other people at the bar. I was like, ‘How long do you wait for a blind date?’
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025
It’s handy when you want to avoid coming right out and saying something: Your blind date is not unattractive.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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