blower

noun

blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r 

1

: one that blows

2

: a device for producing a current of air or gas

3

: braggart

4

chiefly British : telephone

Synonyms

• blowhard
• boaster
• brag
• braggadocio
• braggart
• bragger
• cockalorum
• cracker [chiefly dialect]
• gascon
• gasconader
• swaggerer
• vaunter

Examples of blower in a Sentence

although he's not the first person to blow his own horn, he's about the most obnoxious blower I've ever met

Recent Examples on the Web

Made of steel cable, PVC and blowers, the sculptures stem from an artistic movement known as Mignonisme, which Katerine founded to promote the aesthetics of cuteness. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025

The use of power air blowers, including leaf blowers, has been banned because the role the devices play in stirring up ash. —Matteo Moschella, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025

The city of Overland Park says to direct snow away from streets to avoid adding obstacles for plows when shoveling or using a snow blower. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025

This model comes with a vacuum tube, a blower tube, and a collection bag. —Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing blower

• leaf blower
• on the blower
• whistle-blower

Kids Definition

blower

noun

blow·​er ˈblō(-ə)r 

1

: one that blows

2

: a device for producing a stream of air or gas