Definition of "blindfold" in English

noun

1. A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes.

   • I put a blindfold over my boyfriend's eyes and told him I had a surprise for him.

2. (sometimes figurative) Anything that obscures the vision.

adjective

1. Having the eyes covered so as to obscure vision

2. Thoughtless; reckless.

adverb

1. With the eyes covered so as to obscure vision.

2. (figurative) Blindly; without due thought or caution.

verb

1. To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see.

   • Children need to be blindfolded before they hit the piñata.

2. To obscure understanding or comprehension.