Synonyms for

Blowout

Verb / ˈbləʊˌaʊt / Another word for blowout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sudden rupture or bursting, especially of a tire or oil well

Synonyms & similar words

gala jamboree shooin runaway walkaway laugher romp galaaffair rupture burst explosion outburst eruption leak deflation crash collapse meltdown disaster catastrophe trouble problem difficulty issue setback mishap accident

Synonyms by register

Formal

explosion burst eruption outburst

Informal

bash party shindig rave hoorah

Literary

conflagration incendiarism

Antonyms

whimper whisper fizzle failure underperformance disappointment

Common collocations

  • major blowout
  • hair blowout
  • tire blowout
  • election blowout
  • party blowout
  • big blowout
  • huge blowout

Word family

noun blowout
verb blow out
adjective blown out

Usage note

The term 'blowout' can refer to a party, an explosion, or a tire failure. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning. 'Blow out' as a phrasal verb often means to extinguish something.

Example sentences

  1. I had to change my tire after a blowout on the highway.
  2. The oil rig suffered a blowout and caused a massive spill in the ocean.
  3. The party was a blowout success!
  4. The team suffered a blowout loss in the championship game.
  5. The company had a blowout quarter and exceeded all expectations.

Quotes

  • I had a blowout in my tire, and my car began to fishtail.
  • A blowout is always unexpected, but it's not necessarily a bad thing.
  • I remember the blowout loss we suffered in the championship game for years.

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