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.
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The fireworks made loud blasts in the night sky.
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The music blasts from the speakers during the party.
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We heard several blasts coming from the old factory.
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Sudden blasts of cold air hit us when we opened the door.
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Those fireworks were amazing—so many colorful blasts!
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