blasts

word · lemma: blast

Definition

Sudden, powerful explosions or loud sounds, or very strong flows of air or music. 'Blasts' can also mean exciting moments in an informal context.

Usage & Nuances

'Blasts' is often plural and used for multiple explosions, gunshots, or bursts of sound or air. Informally, 'a blast' means a great time ('We had a blast!'). Can be both literal (physical explosion) and figurative (fun event). Common collocations: 'blasts of wind', 'blasts of music', 'multiple blasts'.

Example Sentences

Strong wind blasts shook the windows.

basic

The fireworks made loud blasts in the night sky.

basic

The music blasts from the speakers during the party.

basic

We heard several blasts coming from the old factory.

natural

Sudden blasts of cold air hit us when we opened the door.

natural

Those fireworks were amazing—so many colorful blasts!

natural