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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Removal of fallen leaves from planter beds, whether by blower or rake, is ill-advised.—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025 Among Cederquist’s chump-change payoffs, in addition to the candy, were bottled water, a snow blower and a granite mailbox.—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 No paper towels or air blower for drying hands were at the handwash sink next to the three-compartment sink.—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 The live stream opened with Chalamet sitting in what appeared to be a giant lottery ball blower, with ping-pong balls storming around him.—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025 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
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