blind date

noun

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

blind date

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of blind date¹

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

Example Sentences

“We are no longer wanted even for a blind date. You would be told not to go once they hear you work in finance.”

From BBC

After returning home, Schallock had a blind date with Dona Bernard, and they married a year later.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s like setting up a blind date with 12 people and you’re hoping that the blind date is at least a friendship at the end. It’s such a roll of the dice,” she said.

From Seattle Times

They’d met on a blind date at an El Monte pizza parlor and were approaching their 65th wedding anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a blind date, set up by a mutual friend who had sensed a potential match.

From New York Times