blown

¹ American  

[blohn] / bloʊn /

adjective

1. inflated; swollen; expanded.

   a blown stomach.

2. destroyed, melted, inoperative, misshapen, ruined, or spoiled.

   to replace a blown fuse;

   to dispose of blown canned goods.

3. being out of breath.

4. flyblown.

5. formed by blowing.

   blown glass.

6. Automotive Slang.

   1. (of an engine) supercharged.

   2. (of a cylinder) destroyed or severely damaged under mechanical stress.

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blown ² American  

[blohn] / bloʊn /

adjective

Horticulture.

1. fully expanded or opened, as a flower.

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blown British  

/ bləʊn /

verb

1. the past participle of blow 1 blow 3

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Etymology

Origin of blown¹

First recorded in 1550–60; past participle of blow ²

Origin of blown¹

First recorded before 1000; past participle of blow ³

Example Sentences

The latest outbreak began in the Netherlands in 2023, where tens of thousands of sheep died, and midges blown over from the continent began infecting livestock in the south-east of England too.

From BBC

At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 100,000-seater cathedral of Australian sport, and on Boxing Day, the highlight of the calendar in this country, the home side were blown away for 98.

From BBC

Dow was blown away by the crochet love, but also by how two very different worlds could come together.

From BBC

“Last year when I released the Blues jersey, I was blown away by the love and support I received from all of you,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

“I was completely blown away. Kobie has so much talent on the football field and just as much with musical instruments. His nickname, `The Conductor,’ is very fitting.”

From Los Angeles Times