blowout
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Definition
A 'blowout' is a sudden bursting of a tire, an exciting big party, or a situation where someone wins very easily by a large margin.
Usage & Nuances
'Blowout' is informal. Key contexts: tire blowouts (dangerous while driving), parties ('we had a blowout last night'), sports ('it was a blowout', meaning a big win). Less commonly used to mean a discounted sale. Not to be confused with 'blow up' (explode).
Example Sentences
Our car had a blowout on the highway.
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Did you hear about Mike's blowout last Saturday? People are still talking about it!
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We had a blowout sale at the store—everything was half off.
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That game was a total blowout. We won 8-0.
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Lisa threw a blowout for her birthday.
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Their team suffered a blowout in the finals—it was embarrassing.
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