blowing

American  

[bloh-ing] / ˈbloʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the sound of any vapor or gas issuing from a vent under pressure.

2. Metallurgy. a disturbance caused by gas or steam blowing through molten metal.

3. Also called blow molding.  a method of producing hollowware by injecting air under pressure into a molten mass, as of glass or plastic, and shaping the material within a mold.

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Etymology

Origin of blowing

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; see blow ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“They did it, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is blowing my mind.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

And they developed a nasty habit of blowing big leads—since 2011-12, they’ve lost 60 games after holding a two-goal advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He said in cup ties that have no likelihood whatsoever of the outcome changing, blowing up early can be OK.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

As the lake shrinks, wind blowing across the exposed lakebed kicks up toxic dust left by years of agriculture chemicals and metals washing into the lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I cupped my hands and shouted into the darkness, but the wind was blowing against me and carried my voice away.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

Related Words

• tumbling
• whirling