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

He said in cup ties that have no likelihood whatsoever of the outcome changing, blowing up early can be OK.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

As the lake shrinks, wind blowing across the exposed lakebed kicks up toxic dust left by years of agriculture chemicals and metals washing into the lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Katherine sighed, blowing the air out in a way that ruffled the hair on her forehead.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Related Words

• tumbling
• whirling