blower

noun

blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r How to pronounce blower (audio)
1
: one that blows
2
: a device for producing a current of air or gas
3
4
chiefly British : telephone

Examples of blower in a Sentence

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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That's a pretty large power and torque bump compared to the outgoing A5 Sportback, in part thanks to a new variable geometry turbocharger that replaces the old twin-scroll blower. ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025 Boat safety tips Boating experts stress that boaters must open their engine compartment and turn on the blower fan before starting a boat. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025 The blower is part of the CRAFTSMAN V20 battery system and can be powered by any V20 battery and charger. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Carlos Garcia used a blower to clear out the roads with another neighbor as dozens of cars cruised past. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for blower

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blower was before the 12th century

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“Blower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blower. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

blower

noun
blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r How to pronounce blower (audio)
1
: one that blows
2
: a device for producing a stream of air or gas

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