blower

noun

blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r How to pronounce blower (audio)
Synonyms of blowernext
1
: one that blows
2
: a device for producing a current of air or gas
3
: braggart
4
chiefly British : telephone

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although he's not the first person to blow his own horn, he's about the most obnoxious blower I've ever met
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The movie is based on the true story of a whistle-blower who exposed Facebook’s secrets. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 The blower was created by an aerospace company after its engineers realized their expertise in quiet jet propulsion could be a salve to suburbia. — Richard Eisenberg, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The front handwash sink lacked paper towels or a hand blower. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 This is still relatively quiet, though higher-end Ryobi blowers are much quieter. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blower

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of blower was before the 12th century

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“Blower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blower. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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blower

noun
blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r How to pronounce blower (audio)
1
: one that blows
2
: a device for producing a stream of air or gas
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