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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Leaf blower mistaken for bazooka The caller told Bridgewater Police there was a man wearing camo and possibly carrying what appeared to be a bazooka.—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026 Mominey says having to use an electric leaf-blower brings issues about finding power and charging.—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 1 June 2026 Use your vacuum cleaner and a blower attachment to blow out hard-to-reach dirt.—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026 Prepare the Area Remove any furniture, appliances, rugs, or other items from on top and below the deck, then clean the deck with a broom or blower to get rid of loose dirt and debris.—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blower
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of blower was
before the 12th century