Pronunciation: /blæst/
noun a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion
A1 The kids had a blast at the birthday party.
A2 The fireworks display was a blast.
B1 The miners set off a blast to break up the rock.
B2 The explosion caused a blast that could be heard for miles.
C1 The blast from the cannon shook the entire battlefield.
C2 The nuclear blast left a devastating impact on the surrounding area.
verb to explode or destroy something with an explosion
A1 The kids had a blast playing in the park.
A2 She blasted the music so loud that the neighbors complained.
B1 The construction crew blasted through the rock to make way for the new road.
B2 The team blasted their opponents in the championship game.
C1 The comedian's jokes blasted the audience with laughter.
C2 The scientist blasted the theory with new evidence, changing the course of research.
formal The controlled blast was executed by the demolition team.
informal We had a blast at the party last night.
slang That concert was an absolute blast!
figurative Her performance at the competition was a blast of energy.
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