Definition

Noun: 1. A sudden and often violent rupture or failure of a pressurized or inflated object, especially a tire. 2. A sudden malfunction or failure of a part or apparatus, often causing a complete stoppage. 3. An easy and decisive victory in a contest or competition. 4. A large, lavish, or festive party or celebration.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (Sudden Failure):
  • We had to pull over because of a blowout on the highway.
  • The blowout in the main pipeline caused a major leak.
• Noun (Easy Victory):
  • The game was a 10-0 blowout for the home team.
  • The election turned into a blowout, with one candidate winning over 70% of the vote.
• Noun (Festive Party):
  • They threw a huge blowout for their daughter's graduation.
  • The company's anniversary blowout featured live music and catering.

Advanced Usage

• "Prevent a blowout": To take action to avoid a sudden failure.
  • Regular tire maintenance helps prevent a blowout.
• "Suffer a blowout": To experience a sudden failure.
  • The engine suffered a blowout during the final lap of the race.

Variants and Related Words

• To blow out (Phrasal Verb): To extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly.
  • She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
  • The old fuse blew out during the storm.
• Blowout preventer (Compound Noun): A specialized valve used in oil wells to seal the well and prevent an uncontrolled release.

Synonyms

• Burst, rupture, puncture (for failure).
• Rout, landslide, walkover (for victory).
• Bash, gala, extravaganza (for party).

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Blowout sale": An event where goods are sold at very low prices.
  • The store is having a blowout sale to clear its inventory.

Noun

1. a gay festivity
2. a sudden malfunction of a part or apparatus
   • the right front tire had a blowout
   • as a result of the blowout we lost all the lights
3. an easy victory