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
4
chiefly British : telephone

Examples of blower in a Sentence

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 drones fly autonomously alongside normal operations, adapting to airflow from blowers and door activity while continuing to capture inventory data. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026 My understanding is, the whistle-blower has been waiting for guidance, legal guidance, on how to approach the committee. CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 Some snow blowers have electric-start engines. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026 Bypassing shoveling altogether by using a handheld snow blower or hiring a snow removal service can be good options, too. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blower

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
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 14 Feb. 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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