blinder

American

[blahyn-der] / ˈblaɪn dər /

noun

a person or thing that blinds.
a blinker for a horse.
British Informal. a spectacular shot or action in sports, especially soccer.

He played a blinder.

blinder British

/ ˈblaɪndə /

noun

an outstanding performance in sport
slang another name for blind

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Etymology

Origin of blinder

First recorded in 1580–90; blind + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Another blinder of a start on lap one and great wheel to wheel battling throughout, with some quite close call action with Hamilton.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

"They didn't recruit me but I think they played an absolutely blinder and they deserve it at this stage," he added.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Most shooters compete with a blinder on one eye to keep the muscles relaxed.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

He now values blind loyalty and even blinder sycophancy more than electoral appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2024

This was the end of her career for sure, but suddenly that didn’t seem so important because her ribs were aching, and she had a blinder of a pressure headache coming on.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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