"blower" means any device that blows; often, especially, a furnace component or a supercharger. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
blower
Any device that blows; often, especially, a furnace component or a supercharger.
ˈbləʊ.əDocumented since 1880sSilenthistoricalCurrent177 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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Born ~1880 · 2 years of recorded use19th centurySee decade cohort →
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BlueskyMay 2026
Vacmaster Blue Line 12-Gallon* 5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum with Detachable Blower VBV1210 #blower #wetdryvacuum #durable #12gallon
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BlueskyMay 2026
Today in "I'm a Starmer blower, and people who want actual change scare me".
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BlueskyMay 2026
Husqvarna 125B Gas Leaf Blower, 28-cc 1.1-HP 2-Cycle Handheld Leaf Blower, 470-CFM, 170-MPH, 12.5-N Powerful Clearing Performance and Ergonomic Design, Gifts for dad #gifts #dad #leafblower #Husqvarna #outdoor
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BlueskyMay 2026
Oh and ur an AI posting dipshit. Muted bitch ur the bottom of the barrel filth. Attacking whistle-blower, posting ai, ur literally the epitome of a right winged bitch.
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BlueskyMay 2026
Husqvarna 502845701 Leaf Blower / Vacuum Muffler Assembly Order Husqvarna 502845701 Leaf Blower / Vacuum Muffler Assembly and more. Fits 350BT, EBZ5150, EBZ5150RH. Visit The Website: www.wholetoolbox.com/husqvarna-5…
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UK
#1·Apr 26, 2026UK
Any device that blows; often, especially, a furnace component or a supercharger.
Get on the blower and call headquarters right away!
For parents
"blower" means any device that blows; often, especially, a furnace component or a supercharger. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
For ESL learners
"blower" is informal English meaning any device that blows; often, especially, a furnace component or a supercharger. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "any device that blows" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "blower" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
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“Using the included batteries, I ran every blower from fully charged to empty on both medium and high power settings, noting total runtime and how quickly power tapered off as the battery drained.”
“03. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf_blower#cite_ref-3 "Jump up")**["Leaf Blower Regulations"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220218232952/https://dcra.dc.gov/leafblower).”
“If an [internal link](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/Blower&namespace=0) incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.”
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#2·Apr 26, 2026UK
A person who blows.
Get on the blower and call headquarters right away!
Origin: From , blower, from ; equivalent to. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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“Oh and ur an AI posting dipshit. Muted bitch ur the bottom of the barrel filth. Attacking whistle-blower, posting ai, ur literally the epitome of a right winged bitch.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“SlashGear より The Difference Between Leaf Blower CFM And MPH (And Which Is More Important) 葉吹き機CFMとMPHの違い(そして何がより重要か)”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Fuck that prick then. Mumford & Sons will be on the blower.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Patrick Blower @blowercartoons on #LocalElections #KeirStarmer @Telegraph – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Today a yard worker came to my porch while I was watering plants and asked for use the leaf blower. I went inside and shut the door so he could work. When he was done, he gave me a thumbs up, and I smiled and nodded while returning the gesture.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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UK
#3·Apr 26, 2026UK
(mining) A fissure from which firedamp issues, often in quantity for many years.
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“Vacmaster Blue Line 12-Gallon* 5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum with Detachable Blower VBV1210 #blower #wetdryvacuum #durable #12gallon”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Today in "I'm a Starmer blower, and people who want actual change scare me".”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Husqvarna 125B Gas Leaf Blower, 28-cc 1.1-HP 2-Cycle Handheld Leaf Blower, 470-CFM, 170-MPH, 12.5-N Powerful Clearing Performance and Ergonomic Design, Gifts for dad #gifts #dad #leafblower #Husqvarna #outdoor”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Husqvarna 502845701 Leaf Blower / Vacuum Muffler Assembly Order Husqvarna 502845701 Leaf Blower / Vacuum Muffler Assembly and more. Fits 350BT, EBZ5150, EBZ5150RH. Visit The Website: www.wholetoolbox.com/husqvarna-50... #Husqvarna #VacuumMufflerAssembly”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Scooter mounted leaf blower. Like the rocket VESPA but indoor safe.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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