blast (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /blæst/
Definition
A strong gust of wind or air, or a sudden loud noise, often caused by an explosion.
Examples
A blast of hot air came from the oven when she opened it.
The sudden blast of the ship's horn startled the seagulls.
The explosion sent a blast wave through the city.
How to Use blast
- blast off (phrasal verb)
- To leave the ground and begin a journey into space. — "The rocket is scheduled to blast off at dawn."
- blast away (phrasal verb)
- To destroy or remove something with an explosion or a strong force. — "They used explosives to blast away the rock."
- blast from the past (idiom)
- Something or someone that reminds you of a time in the past. — "Seeing my old school friend was a real blast from the past."
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