blowing

American  

[bloh-ing] / ˈbloʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the sound of any vapor or gas issuing from a vent under pressure.

2. Metallurgy. a disturbance caused by gas or steam blowing through molten metal.

3. Also called blow molding.  a method of producing hollowware by injecting air under pressure into a molten mass, as of glass or plastic, and shaping the material within a mold.

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Etymology

Origin of blowing

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; blow ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Winds are slowly blowing sand into the 75-mile trench meant to hold a bullet train, while once-bustling worker camps have turned to ghost towns, one former employee said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Colombia's defence minister said the sound came from ammunition on board blowing up in the flames.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

A young band should be blowing people’s minds and dividing people in a weird way.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Megapacks are huge blocks of batteries sold to utilities that can be paired with renewable energy to store power when wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Somehow, surrounding him on all sides was a wide field with tall, golden grasses blowing gently in multiple directions from the slightly chilly wind.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Related Words

• tumbling
• whirling