blowout

American  

[bloh-out] / ˈbloʊˌaʊt /

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.  blowout sale.  Slang.  a sale featuring very large discounts.

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Etymology

Origin of blowout

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

Example Sentences

Injuries have made that a fantasy, as they have gone 5-4 since including blowout losses to Washington, Indianapolis and Jacksonville.

From Los Angeles Times

Of course, while Nvidia’s blowout quarter wasn’t an immediate relief to the market last week, it still bolstered the bull case for AI.

From Barron's

That growth is predicated on AI demand remaining robust, but there’s no sign yet of slowing demand—particularly after Nvidia’s blowout earnings released on Nov. 19.

From Barron's

Asian markets rallied Thursday after blowout earnings from chip powerhouse Nvidia cooled worries over an AI bubble and overshadowed a Federal Reserve report that dealt a blow to hopes for a December interest rate cut.

From Barron's

In New Orleans, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 in Cup play as they bounced back from a blowout loss at Oklahoma City with a 118-104 victory over the Pelicans.

From Barron's

Related Words

• eruption
• rupture