blowout
Blowout (noun) means a sudden bursting of a vehicle tyre while driving. Example: “A blowout on the motorway sent the car swerving across two lanes.”
How to use blowout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething bursting suddenly (a tyre, a well) — or, informally, a lopsided game or a lavish party.
Word forms
blowouts plural
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A _____ on the motorway sent the car swerving across two lanes.
Etymology
From the phrasal verb "blow out," describing something bursting or erupting suddenly.
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What does “blowout” mean?
The word “blowout” means a sudden bursting of a vehicle tyre while driving. In plain terms, something bursting suddenly (a tyre, a well) — or, informally, a lopsided game or a lavish party.
How do you pronounce “blowout”?
“Blowout” is pronounced BLOH-owt (/ˈbloʊaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “blowout” in a sentence?
Here is “blowout” used in a sentence: “A blowout on the motorway sent the car swerving across two lanes.”
What part of speech is “blowout”?
“Blowout” is a noun.
Is “blowout” a common word?
“Blowout” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blowout” have?
“Blowout” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden bursting of a vehicle tyre while driving.