blowout

[bloh-out]

noun

1. a sudden bursting or rupture of an automobile tire.

2. a sudden or violent escape of air, steam, or the like.

3. a hollow formed in a region of shifting sands or light soil by the action of the wind.

4. an uncontrollable escape of oil, gas, or water from a well.

5. a service at a hair salon in which the hair is blow-dried and styled.

6. Aeronautics.,  flame-out.

7. Slang.,  a lavish party or entertainment.

8. Slang.,  a decisive victory or defeat.

9. blowout sale. Slang.,  a sale featuring very large discounts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blowout¹

First recorded in 1815–25; noun use of verb phrase blow out

Example Sentences

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a third straight defeat - their defensive woes could be terminal for their play-off hopes - while the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions enjoyed blowout wins on another eventful Sunday.

From BBC

He scored 20 points against the Phoenix Suns as one of the few offensive bright spots in Friday’s blowout loss.

From Los Angeles Times

He has only one career save, and that was in a four-inning appearance in a blowout.

From Los Angeles Times

Atlanta was embarrassed in a blowout loss and should respond with a focused effort at home.

From Los Angeles Times

In a blowout loss to Indiana last week, Illinois was without most of its starting secondary.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• eruption 
• rupture