Meaning of the word blowout in English

What does blowout mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

blowout

US /ˈbloʊ.aʊt/

UK /ˈbləʊ.aʊt/

a sudden rupture or malfunction of a part or an apparatus due to pressure, in particular the bursting of an automobile tire.

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puncture flat

a large or lavish meal or social gathering.

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it is difficult to imagine the slim person going for a real blowout

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