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Definition of blinders

blinders

/ˈblaɪndərz/
blind · ers
Plural:blinders
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• noun

1

North American Something that restricts a person's awareness, perspective, or open-mindedness, resulting in a narrow or prejudiced view.

Example

"The committee approached the budget crisis with ideological blinders on, ignoring several practical solutions."

2

North American A pair of small leather flaps attached to a horse's bridle to prevent it from seeing to the side or behind.

Example

"The carriage horses wore leather blinders to keep them from being startled by passing city traffic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, "blinders" is the standard term for both the horse bridle flaps and figurative narrow-mindedness, whereas British and Commonwealth English use "blinkers" in these contexts; in British slang, a "blinder" instead refers to an outstanding performance.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blinders. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blinders
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