- 1[countable] an explosion or a powerful movement of air caused by an explosion a bomb blast 27 schoolchildren were injured in the blast. The blast ripped through the building.
of air - 2[countable] a sudden strong movement of air A blast of hot air hit us as we stepped off the plane. the wind's icy blasts
- 3[countable] a sudden loud noise, especially one made by a musical instrument that you blow, or by a whistle or a car horn three short blasts on the ship's siren The driver opened the door, letting out a blast of heavy metal music. fun
- 4[singular] (informal) a very enjoyable experience that is a lot of fun The party was a blast. We had a blast at the party. e-mail
- 5[countable] (informal) advertising or information that is sent to a large number of people at the same time by e-mail They sent out e-mail blasts and posted information on all their websites. Idioms
explosion
a person or thing from your past that you see, hear, meet, etc. again in the present
with the greatest possible volume or power She had the car stereo on at full blast.
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