1. a leather flap attached to a horse’s bridle to prevent it from seeing sideways
2. something that prevents clear understanding or judgment
Usage: figurative
3. an outstanding or remarkable performance
Usage: British; informal

Examples

• The racehorse wore blinders to keep it focused on the track ahead.
• The carriage horse’s blinders prevented it from being startled by passing traffic.
• His prejudices acted as blinders, preventing him from seeing the truth.
• She removed the blinders of tradition and embraced new ideas.
• The striker scored a blinder in the final minutes of the match.
• That was an absolute blinder of a goal!