noun
blower
BLOH-uh
noun
1
A machine that generates a current of air, such as a fan or supercharger.
"The leaf blower made quick work of the driveway."
2
(British, informal, dated) A telephone.
"Get him on the blower, will you?"
How to Use Blower
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fan-like device, or (old British slang) a telephone.
When to use it
The telephone sense is dated British slang.
Common pairings
on the blower
leaf blower
Word Forms
blowers plural, Blowers plural
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