blow in

verb

blew in; blown in; blowing in; blows in
Synonyms of blow innext

intransitive verb

: to arrive casually or unexpectedly

Examples of blow in in a Sentence

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.
Another storm system may approach Maryland late in the weekend just as colder air blows in. Steven Sosna, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026 The winds have been blowing in the direction of the Jets tagging Hall since the trade deadline, when general manager Darren Mougey resisted overtures from other teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, who, per ESPN, offered a fourth-round pick. Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Austin is known for its winter cedar fever season, but every season there is some kind of allergen blowing in our wind. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026 And the political winds are blowing in Democrats' direction. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow in

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blow in was in 1882

Cite this Entry

“Blow in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20in. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on blow in

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