blowout

American  

[bloh-out] / ˈbloʊˌaʊt /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of blowout

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

Example Sentences

Wednesday’s blowout loss to Illinois is the biggest margin of defeat for the Trojans in two seasons under coach Eric Musselman.

From Los Angeles Times

An onslaught of scrutiny has followed Cronin since Tuesday night, when the notoriously short-tempered coach blew up at his own player late in UCLA’s blowout loss to Michigan State.

From Los Angeles Times

What happened next was even more impressive than any blowout victory.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has been ramping up production and getting its business back on track, after the blowout of an Alaska Air door plug in 2024 exposed Boeing to tighter regulatory scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week’s blowout earnings for big tech helped lift profit margins for the S&P 500 to their highest since at least 2009, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• eruption
• rupture