blower
|blow/er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈbloʊər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbləʊə/
air blower
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blower' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'blāwan,' where 'blā-' meant 'to blow.'
Historical Evolution
'blāwan' transformed into the Middle English word 'blowen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'blower.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to blow air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device or person that blows air.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or machine that blows air, often used for ventilation or cleaning purposes.
The blower was used to clear the leaves from the driveway.
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Noun 2
a person who blows a whistle, often in a sports context.
The referee, acting as the blower, signaled the end of the match.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39