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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Use your rake or blower to keep these clear. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Though the handwash sink wasn’t working, the inspector still noted a lack of paper towels or mechanical blower for drying hands. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 Leaf Blowers Leaf blowers come in backpack or handheld models, and can be powered by gas, electricity, or batteries. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025 Three electric blowers inflate the bellows. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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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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