nounπShareA sudden puncturing of a pneumatic tyre/tire."The car swerved dangerously after suffering a sudden tire blowout on the highway. "vehicletechnicaldisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden release of oil and gas from a well."The oil rig experienced a massive blowout, spewing oil into the ocean. "disastergeologyenergyenvironmentindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA social function, especially one with large quantities of food."The school's annual fundraiser was a huge blowout, with plenty of delicious food and games. "foodentertainmenteventgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large or extravagant meal."After a long week of exams, the students celebrated with a pizza blowout. "foodentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sporting contest that is decidedly one-sided and whose outcome is no longer in doubt."The game between the two teams was nothing but a blowout."sportgameoutcomeentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn argument; an altercation."The disagreement between the siblings escalated into a huge blowout. "communicationactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sandy depression in a sand dune ecosystem caused by the removal of sediments by wind."The strong winds created a blowout in the sand dune near the playground. "geologyenvironmentgeographynatureecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn extreme and unexpected increase in costs, such as in government estimates for a project."The government's initial estimate for the new school building project suffered a massive blowout, increasing the cost by nearly 30%. "governmenteconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cleaning of the flues of a boiler from scale, etc., by a blast of steam."The boiler needed a blowout to remove the mineral buildup from its flues. "technicalmachineindustryenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unsightly flap of skin caused by an ear piercing that is too large."After getting her ears pierced, Sarah developed a blowout, so she had to go back to the piercer to have it fixed. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
