blowout

[ bloh-out ]

noun

1. a sudden bursting or rupture of an automobile tire.
2. a sudden or violent escape of air, steam, or the like.
3. a hollow formed in a region of shifting sands or light soil by the action of the wind.
4. an uncontrollable escape of oil, gas, or water from a well.
5. a service at a hair salon in which the hair is blow-dried and styled.
6. Aeronautics. flame-out.
7. Slang. a lavish party or entertainment.
8. Slang. a decisive victory or defeat.
9. blow·out sale [bloh, -out seyl] Slang. a sale featuring very large discounts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blowout¹

First recorded in 1815–25; noun use of verb phrase blow out

Related Words

• eruption
• rupture