plural blowouts
1
: a sudden loss of air caused by a hole or cut in a tire
The car crashed after one of its tires had a blowout.
2
informal
: a large and informal social gathering : a big party
We had a big blowout to celebrate his promotion.
3
US, informal
: an easy victory : a game or contest in which the winner defeats the loser by a large amount
The game was expected to be close but it turned out to be a blowout.
a blowout game
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“Blowout.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/blowout. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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