Meaning

A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes..

Definitions by Sense

1. A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes.
2. (sometimes figurative) Anything that obscures the vision.
3. Having the eyes covered so as to obscure vision
4. Thoughtless; reckless.
5. With the eyes covered so as to obscure vision.
6. (figurative) Blindly; without due thought or caution.
7. To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see.
8. To obscure understanding or comprehension.

Example Sentences

I put a blindfold over my boyfriend's eyes and told him I had a surprise for him.

They put all the bits of cake into a bonnet. Every one, blind-fold, draws out a portion.

The commuters from the suburbs come unencumbered with luggage, children and prams, and can almost be relied upon to find their way blindfold to their trains.

Children need to be blindfolded before they hit the piñata.

Word Forms

• blindfolds
• blindfolding
• blindfolded

Synonyms for blindfold

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When Should You Use Blindfold?

Use blindfold when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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