blast — a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion
Pronunciation (IPA): /blæst/
Example Sentences
- The music was so loud it felt like a blast from a rocket launch!
- She had a blast at the party last night.
- The teacher will blast you if you don't do your homework!
blast
NOUN[/blæst/]
a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion
A massive blast erupts at the construction site as engineers detonate the old building.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'blastr' meaning a gust of wind or breath, related to the verb 'blása' meaning to blow. The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the Viking period.
Breakdown
blast (single morpheme, from Old Norse 'blastr' meaning wind/gust) = blast
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The music was so loud it felt like a blast from a rocket launch!”
“She had a blast at the party last night.”
“The teacher will blast you if you don't do your homework!”
“The rocket blasted off into space successfully.”
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