blasts Definition
- 1a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion
- 2a sudden loud sound, especially from a horn or whistle
- 3a forceful stream of air or gas
Using blasts: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blasts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bomb blasts destroyed the entire building.
Example
The referee blew his whistle with a loud blast.
Example
The wind was so strong that it blasted the trees.
blasts Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for blasts
Phrases with blasts
full blast
at maximum volume, speed, or intensity
Example
He turned up the music to full blast and started dancing.
blast off
to launch a rocket or spacecraft into space
Example
The astronauts are scheduled to blast off at 8 PM tonight.
Example
Seeing my old high school yearbook was a real blast from the past.
Summary: blasts in Brief
The term 'blasts' [blast] refers to a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion, a sudden loud sound, especially from a horn or whistle, and a forceful stream of air or gas. It extends into phrases like 'full blast,' meaning at maximum volume, speed, or intensity, and 'blast off,' meaning to launch a rocket or spacecraft into space.
