1. people of noble or aristocratic birth; members of socially prominent families
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The charity gala was attended by many bluebloods from old New England families.
• She felt out of place among the bluebloods at the exclusive country club.
• The university has traditionally attracted bluebloods and wealthy students.
• Despite being bluebloods, they were surprisingly down-to-earth people.
• The political candidate tried to appeal to working-class voters, not just bluebloods.
• Many bluebloods trace their ancestry back to the colonial era.