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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But in reality, closed or blocked vents disrupt the airflow balance and can cause pressure to build up in the duct system, making the blower work harder.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026 Dillion points out that one major repair, like replacing a blower motor, can be enough for a plan to pay for itself.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 June 2026 Plus, the blower can fan a campfire with a light or strong blast of air.—New Atlas,
23 June 2026 How Electric Dryers Work Electric dryers use a heating element and a blower that are powered by electricity alone.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 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