full blast

adverb

: at full capacity : with great intensity

Examples of full blast in a Sentence

the unsuspecting parents arrived home to find the stereo going full blast and the kitchen a mess
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The big question for the league now is whether or not this commissioner can work toward what’s best for the league with these very real concerns on full blast. Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 Travelers may want to wait a few months to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea when its charm is at full blast amid Christmastime. Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025 South Park, of course, has put its political commentary on full blast this season, with creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone pulling out all the stops in their skewering of President Donald Trump, his administration and his policies surrounding immigration and global tariffs. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Once charged, the fan will last for days, even at full blast. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full blast

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full blast was in 1909

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“Full blast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20blast. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

full blast

adverb
: with all power or resources being used
a sawmill running full blast
the stereo was going full blast
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