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

He grabbed Maxi Kleber’s minutes at the end of the Lakers’ rotation after not playing in the first half of a game since Dec. 23 against Phoenix, a blowout loss.

From Los Angeles Times

Philadelphia is prone to offensive lapses, though, so this might not be a blowout.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is the first time, even by his own words, that it has been a quote, unquote, blowout.”

From MarketWatch

The Lakers responded to three blowout losses and a spirited team meeting by playing one of their most complete games of the season Sunday to earn a 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times

But the blowout loss was almost as monumental for the Jets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• eruption
• rupture