/blɑːst/
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Translation
A sudden explosion, or a strong rush of air, wind, or loud sound.
Word origin
From Old English blaest, meaning a strong gust of wind, related to blow.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- blaest
- English cognates
- blow
Examples
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Here a blast is an explosion.
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A blast of air or wind is a sudden strong rush of it.
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In everyday speech, to have a blast means to have a really good time.
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