blower

noun

blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r How to pronounce blower (audio)
1
: one that blows
2
: a device for producing a current of air or gas
3
4
chiefly British : telephone

Examples of blower in a Sentence

although he's not the first person to blow his own horn, he's about the most obnoxious blower I've ever met
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Original price: $399.99 This metal storage shed is large enough to house items such as shovels, snow blowers, bicycles and outdoor chairs. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 The rain eventually stopped, courts were dried with blowers, soggy fans returned to their seats and some matches resumed at 5:30 p.m. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025 Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals on Toys Keep the kids busy inside or outside with bubble blowers, water tables, Legos, and so much more this spring. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025 Or a better alternative: use an electric blower which is much quieter. Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blower

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blower was before the 12th century

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“Blower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blower. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

blower

noun
blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r How to pronounce blower (audio)
1
: one that blows
2
: a device for producing a stream of air or gas

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