blowy

[ bloh-ee ]

adjective

, blow·i·er, blow·i·est.

1. windy:

   a chill, blowy day.

2. easily blown blown blow about:

   flimsy, blowy curtain material.

blowy

/ ˈbləʊɪ /

adjective

1. another word for windy

Other Words From

• blowi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of blowy¹

First recorded in 1820–30; blow ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“I really enjoy this golf course. I find it a good challenge. There’s a lot of shots out there where you’ve really got to commit and play the shot. I love the challenge of the Bear Trap. It’s always a bit blowy, which I like, as well.”

From Washington Times

“I really enjoy this golf course. I find it a good challenge. There’s a lot of shots out there where you’ve really got to commit and play the shot. I love the challenge of the Bear Trap. It’s always a bit blowy, which I like, as well.”

From Seattle Times

Normally she would not have attempted the climb under such blowy conditions.

From Literature

Ostend, the blowy Belgian resort on the North Sea, has international aspirations and Marvin Gaye, the late prince of Motown, has emerged as central to realising them.

From The Guardian

Outside was blowy and wet, like a rain machine was aimed over Black Swan Green.

From Literature