blower

noun
UK: /ˈbləʊ.ər/
US: /ˈbloʊ.ər/

  1. A device that forces air out.

    1. I use a blower to dry my car after washing it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gardener used a leaf blower to gather all the fallen leaves into a pile. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who exaggerates or boasts.

    1. He's such a blower, always making up stories. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't believe him, he's a blower and exaggerates everything he's done. [ ] [ ]

  3. A part of a machine that blows air or gas.

    1. The furnace uses a blower to circulate the heated air. [ ] [ ]
    2. The car's turbocharger includes a blower to force more air into the engine. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fan braggart compressor
blower intransitive-verb

  1. To boast or brag about something.

    1. He's always blowing about his achievements. [ ] [ ]
    2. She started blowing about her new car, which was really annoying. [ ] [ ]

  2. To ruin something by making a mistake.

    1. I blew it when I forgot her birthday. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had a great opportunity but he completely blew it with his poor preparation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blower" in English means: A device that forces air out., A person who exaggerates or boasts., A part of a machine that blows air or gas..

The phonetic transcription of "blower" is /ˈbləʊ.ər/ in British English and /ˈbloʊ.ər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blower": fan, braggart, compressor.

Example usage of "blower": "I use a blower to dry my car after washing it.". More examples on the page.