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 deli counter handwash sink didn’t have any paper towels or mechanical blower. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The blowers want to get the sounds, which are called out by a clergy member in front of the congregation in a specific order, just right. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 The counter protesters came in force wielding massive flags, signs and automatic bubble blowers. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Circulate operates by running the system blower for a preset number of minutes periodically within an hour, even if the system is not actively heating or cooling. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blower

Word History

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 4 Sep. 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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