noun
Uncommon
blowout
BLOH-owt
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.”
noun
1
A sudden bursting of a vehicle tyre while driving.
"A blowout on the motorway sent the car swerving across two lanes."
2
An uncontrolled release of oil or gas from a well.
"The rig was evacuated after engineers detected signs of a blowout."
3
A one-sided contest with a lopsided score.
"The final turned into a blowout, with the champions winning by forty points."
4
A big, extravagant party or celebration.
"They threw a blowout for her fortieth birthday with a live band and open bar."
How to use blowout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething bursting suddenly (a tyre, a well) — or, informally, a lopsided game or a lavish party.
Common pairings
tyre blowout
total blowout
blowout party
blowout win
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Word forms
- Plural
- blowouts
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Etymology
From the phrasal verb "blow out," describing something bursting or erupting suddenly.
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Rhymes for blowout
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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.
