blower

noun

blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r How to pronounce blower (audio)
Synonyms of blowernext
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Then again, the cookline handwash sink struck out — no soap (strike one), no paper towels (strike two), no hand-drying blower (strike three). David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Providence has hired specialty industrial-strength snow blowers from Connecticut, and hopes to have a lane cleared on every city street by the end of the day, according to a city spokesman. Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 26 Feb. 2026 The snow blower was clearing the snow without too much effort. CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026 High-voltage batteries power cordless snow blowers, which are effective on light, moderate, and heavy snow on walkways and driveways. Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Blower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blower. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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

More from Merriam-Webster on blower

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster