noun Uncommon

blower

BLOH-uh

Blower (noun) means a machine that generates a current of air, such as a fan or supercharger. Example: “The leaf blower made quick work of the driveway.”

noun

A machine that generates a current of air, such as a fan or supercharger.

"The leaf blower made quick work of the driveway."

(British, informal, dated) A telephone.

"Get him on the blower, will you?"

How to use blower

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fan-like device, or (old British slang) a telephone.

When to use it

The telephone sense is dated British slang.

Common pairings

on the blower leaf blower

Word forms

blowers plural, Blowers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English blowere, blower, from Old English blāwere; equivalent to blow + -er.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for blower

tower power lower bower mower cower Gower flower shower slower grower empower

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blower” mean?

The word “blower” means a machine that generates a current of air, such as a fan or supercharger. In plain terms, a fan-like device, or (old British slang) a telephone.

How do you pronounce “blower”?

“Blower” is pronounced BLOH-uh (/ˈbloʊ.ɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “blower” in a sentence?

Here is “blower” used in a sentence: “The leaf blower made quick work of the driveway.”

What part of speech is “blower”?

“Blower” is a noun.

Is “blower” a common word?

“Blower” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “blower” have?

“Blower” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine that generates a current of air, such as a fan or supercharger.