strawberry blond

adjective

1. reddish blond.

noun

1. a person with reddish-blond hair.

Spelling Note

See blonde.

Word History and Origins

Origin of strawberry blond¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

My parents, who divorced when I was very young, used to call me Apple — I was strawberry blond and had massive red cheeks.

From New York Times

A pale, elegant strawberry blond, she’d modeled to pay tuition fees, and continued to cultivate a chic, glamorous air in private footage and public appearances.

From Los Angeles Times

The woman in the photo was beautiful, with long strawberry blond hair, an amazing smile and just a hint of sass.

From Los Angeles Times

The woman in the photo was beautiful, with long strawberry blond hair, an amazing smile and just a hint of sass.

From Los Angeles Times

If she left with his favorite - the one who shared his strawberry blond hair and could calm him with a smile - Ashley feared he’d kill her.

From Washington Times