blower

noun

blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r 

1

: one that blows

2

: a device for producing a current of air or gas

3

: braggart

4

chiefly British : telephone

Synonyms

• blowhard
• boaster
• brag
• braggadocio
• braggart
• bragger
• cockalorum
• cracker [chiefly dialect]
• gascon
• gasconader
• swaggerer
• vaunter

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Except, of course, for those inside the home clubhouse at American Family Field, where an assortment of industrial-strength blowers and fans was on full-blast Thursday afternoon to dry the last remaining drops of champagne and the product that made Milwaukee famous out of the carpet. —Andrew Wagner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

The equipment, particularly the backpack blower, is extremely useful in fighting the grass fires that often appear in Jefferson County. —Lucas Dufalla, arkansasonline.com, 5 Aug. 2024

Plus, the air-duster/blower function works great on electronics, keyboards, and car stereo components. —Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2024

Without pushing this button, your car has to work harder to cool the air from outside, and that puts stress on the vehicle's blower motor and air compressor. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing blower

• leaf blower
• on the blower
• whistle-blower

Kids Definition

blower

noun

blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r 

1

: one that blows

2

: a device for producing a stream of air or gas