Blowing
/ˈbloʊɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo propel air from the mouth or lungs.
/ˈbloʊɪŋ/
To force air out of the mouth or lungs.
The wind was blowing hard.
💡 Simply: To push air out.
More Examples
She blew out the candles on her cake.
How It's Used
"He was blowing on his coffee to cool it down."
"She was blowing a soulful melody on her saxophone."
To be moved by the force of wind.
/ˈbloʊɪŋ/
To move forcefully by wind.
The leaves were blowing in the breeze.
💡 Simply: To be moved by the wind.
How It's Used
"The wind was blowing fiercely."
Idioms & expressions
blow a fuse
To lose one's temper; to become very angry.
"He blew a fuse when he saw the mess."
From Old English *blāwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch blazen and German blasen. The meaning has evolved from simply 'blowing air' to encompass various related actions.
The word 'blowing' has been used in a similar manner throughout history, referring to the movement of air.
Memory tip
Imagine blowing bubbles – air moving forcefully from your mouth.