blown

adjective

ˈblōn 

1

a

: swollen

b

: affected with bloat

2

: being out of breath

Synonyms

• bloated
• distended
• overinflated
• puffed
• swollen
• tumescent
• tumid
• turgid
• varicose
• varicosed

Examples of blown in a Sentence

if the tin can is blown, throw it away—the food inside is spoiled

Word History

Etymology

Middle English blowen, from past participle of blowen to blow

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing blown

• full-blown

Kids Definition

blown

adjective

ˈblōn 

1

: being swollen or inflated

2

: being out of breath