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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Features like variable-speed blowers help regulate airflow more precisely, reducing energy waste and maintaining more consistent indoor temperatures. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 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 Bynum has also observed collaboration at the Bernoulli Blower, which has four blowers. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Leaf blower mistaken for bazooka The caller told Bridgewater Police there was a man wearing camo and possibly carrying what appeared to be a bazooka. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 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 17 Jun. 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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