1. plural of blood; the red liquid that flows through the body
2. members of a street gang, especially the Bloods gang
Usage: slang
3. young men of fashionable or aristocratic society
Usage: archaic; British

Examples

• The lab tested several blood samples from different patients.
• Different blood types require careful matching for transfusions.
• The detective found traces of multiple bloods at the crime scene.
• The rivalry between the Bloods and Crips has lasted decades.
• In Victorian England, the young bloods gathered at exclusive clubs.
• The bloods of London society were known for their extravagant lifestyle.