Blowout (Noun)
Meaning 1
A gay festivity.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The annual Pride parade was a blowout celebration with floats, marching bands, and thousands of attendees.
- The party organizers planned a blowout bash for the festival's closing night, complete with a DJ and drag show.
- The city's LGBTQ+ community came together for a blowout fundraiser, raising thousands of dollars for local charities.
- The blowout party at the nightclub was the highlight of the weekend, with a surprise performance by a famous pop star.
- The festival's blowout finale featured a massive fireworks display and a performance by a renowned drag queen.
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Meaning 3
A sudden malfunction of a part or apparatus; "the right front tire had a blowout"; "as a result of the blowout we lost all the lights".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The truck's tire had a blowout on the highway, causing a massive accident.
- A blowout in the electrical system led to a blackout in the entire building.
- The engine suffered a blowout during the racing competition, forcing the driver to withdraw.
- Due to the blowout in the pipeline, thousands of gallons of oil spilled into the ocean.
- The airline was forced to make an emergency landing after a blowout in one of the plane's engines.