Blowout

Quick meaning: Blowout is a noun meaning A sudden puncturing of a pneumatic tyre/tire.

Meaning

A sudden puncturing of a pneumatic tyre/tire.

More Meanings

1. A sudden release of oil and gas from a well.
2. (geology) A sandy depression in a sand dune ecosystem caused by the removal of sediments by wind.
3. (Australia) An extreme and unexpected increase in costs, such as in government estimates for a project.
4. (slang) A social function, especially one with large quantities of food.
5. (slang) A large or extravagant meal.
6. (slang, chiefly sports) A contest that is decidedly one-sided; an overwhelming victory or defeat.
7. (slang) An argument; an altercation.

Example Sentences

Regarding the sacred nature of communal blowouts […]

The game between the two teams was nothing but a blowout.

In World Cup soccer, Mexico defeated Cameroon one to nothing. Or as it's known in soccer, a blowout.

Eating a big blowout meal that probably includes every one of the foods you should be avoiding will trigger more food cravings […]

Word Forms

• blowouts

Synonyms for blowout

Depending on context, synonyms include poonami, tearout, jamboree, gala.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jamboree, gala, explosion, burst, rupture, outbreak.

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