blind date
Plural
blind dates
1
a romantic date with a person one has not met before
A blind date is a type of social arrangement where two people who do not know each other agree to meet for a date, usually with the help of a mutual friend or a dating service. The purpose of a blind date is to find out if there is any compatibility or attraction between the two people, and possibly start a romantic relationship. A blind date can be exciting or nerve-wracking, depending on how well the two people get along.
- She agreed to go on a blind date set up by her best friend.
- Would you ever go on a blind date?
- He was nervous about his first blind date but ended up having a great time.
- Blind dates can be awkward if there’s no chemistry between the two people.
- Many people use apps to arrange blind dates nowadays.
2
a participant in a blind date (someone you meet for the first time when you have a date with them)