English · Food & Drink
bland
/blænd/
[/blænd/]
having little flavor
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having little or no strong flavor. It can also describe something dull or without interest.
Example
The soup was bland and needed more salt.
The soup was bland and needed more salt.
Etymology
From Latin 'blandus' (soft, smooth, gentle).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for food without taste and figuratively for dull things.