Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
towhead
noun
/ˈtoʊhɛd/
Definition
A person, especially a child, with very light blonde or pale hair.
Examples
- The little towhead ran through the park, his hair shining in the sunlight.
- At the beach, we spotted a group of towheads building sandcastles.
Meaning
The term ‘towhead’ typically refers to someone with strikingly light, almost white, hair resembling tow, which is rough, coarse fibers that are often flax or hemp.
Synonyms
- blonde
- fair-haired
- platinum-haired
