blast
Translation
blast, explosion, gust, a good time
Examples
The blast shattered windows nearby.
The blast shattered windows nearby.
A blast of cold air hit my face.
A blast of cold air hit my face.
The party was a total blast.
The party was a total blast.
Grammar Patterns
a blast of ((sth.)) a sudden strong movement of (sth.) A blast of cold air came in.
to have a blast to have a very fun time We had a blast at the concert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: explosion, burst, gust
Etymology
From Old English 'blæst' meaning 'a blowing, a gust of wind'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound a bomb makes: 'BLAST!'. This helps remember the explosion meaning.