blast
word
/ˈbɫæst/
blast
/blˈɑːst/
blahst
Definition
A blast is an explosion or a sudden strong movement of air. Informally, it can also mean a very enjoyable and exciting experience.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'a blast of wind', 'a bomb blast', and 'have a blast'. The noun is very common; as a verb, 'blast' can mean to explode, to shoot, or to play loud music. 'Have a blast' is informal and positive.
Spanish: explosión - ráfaga fuerte - diversión (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): explosão - rajada forte - diversão (informal)Portuguese (PT): explosão - rajada forte - diversão (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 爆炸 - 强风 - 乐事（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 爆炸 - 強風 - 樂事（口語）Hindi: विस्फोट - तेज़ झोंका - बहुत मज़ा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: انفجار - هبّة قوية - متعة كبيرة (عامية)Bengali: বিস্ফোরণ - প্রবল ঝাপটা - মজা (অত্যন্ত আনন্দের সময়)Russian: взрыв - порыв (ветра) - классное время (разг.)Japanese: 爆発 - 突風 - とても楽しい時間Vietnamese: vụ nổ - luồng gió mạnh - trải nghiệm tuyệt vờiKorean: 폭발 - 돌풍 - 아주 재미있는 시간Turkish: patlama - ani rüzgar - çok eğlenceli anUrdu: دھماکہ - جھونکا - زبردست مزہIndonesian: ledakan - hembusan (angin) - pengalaman seru
Example Sentences
We heard a loud blast outside the building.
basic
A cold blast of air came through the open door.
basic
We had a blast at the beach yesterday.
basic
Turn that down—you're blasting music in the whole house.
natural
The news hit us like a blast from nowhere.
natural
If you go to the festival, you'll have a blast.
natural