blowout
Americannoun
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a sudden bursting or rupture of an automobile tire.
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a sudden or violent escape of air, steam, or the like.
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a hollow formed in a region of shifting sands or light soil by the action of the wind.
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an uncontrollable escape of oil, gas, or water from a well.
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a service at a hair salon in which the hair is blow-dried and styled.
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Aeronautics. flame-out.
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Slang. a lavish party or entertainment.
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Slang. a decisive victory or defeat.
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blowout sale. Slang. a sale featuring very large discounts.
Etymology
Origin of blowout
First recorded in 1815–25; noun use of verb phrase blow out
Example Sentences
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And unlike last season, when their program’s Final Four debut ended in a 85-51 national semifinal blowout loss to eventual champion Connecticut, they’re ready for what comes next.
From Los Angeles Times
“Yes, and what a blowout with Papa that caused.”
From Literature
Shares have fallen 3% so far this year, and they moved lower even in the wake of last month’s blowout earnings report.
From MarketWatch
Austin Reaves’ 29 second-half points turned a highly anticipated nationally televised game into a blowout.
From Los Angeles Times
Precisely the same number of points that Kobe had after three quarters when coach Phil Jackson pulled him from a blowout win against Dallas a few weeks before he dropped 81.
From Los Angeles Times
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