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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.

Etymology

Origin of blowout

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

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