1. a sudden bursting of a tire while driving
2. a large, elaborate party or celebration
Usage: informal
3. an easy or overwhelming victory in a competition
Usage: informal

Examples

• The car swerved when we had a blowout on the highway.
• They’re throwing a huge blowout for their anniversary.
• The championship game turned into a blowout with a final score of 42-7.
• The oil company worked frantically to contain the blowout.
• We need to change this tire before we have a blowout.
• The birthday blowout lasted until midnight.
• It wasn’t much of a contest—it was a complete blowout.