Definition

Describing someone with very light blonde hair that looks almost white.

Example

The towheaded child played happily in the sun.

Conversation

Have you seen that little boy with the towheaded hair at the park?

Yeah, he stands out with that bright hair!

I think it really suits him, makes him look so cheerful.

Absolutely! It’s hard not to notice someone with such towheaded hair.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Towheaded → It is formed from "tow" (from Old English *tāw*, meaning coarse, broken flax or hemp) and "-headed" (meaning having a certain type of hair). The word describes someone having hair that is light-colored or flaxen, resembling the color of tow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tow' as the coarse, light fibers of flax, which helps you remember that 'towheaded' refers to someone with light-colored hair.

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