blower
UK: ˈbləʊə | US: ˈbloʊər
n. a device that produces a current of air (e.g., a fan or hair dryer)
n. a person who blows something (e.g., a glassblower or whistle-blower)
n. (slang) a boastful or loud-mouthed person
blower = blow<to expel air> + er<agent noun suffix>
- blow (from Old English blāwan, meaning "to expel air, breathe")
- er (agentive suffix, indicating "one who performs an action")
Etymology Origin:
The word "blower" originates from the Old English verb blāwan, meaning "to blow." The suffix -er was added to form an agent noun, denoting a person or device that performs the action of blowing. Over time, its usage expanded from literal meanings (e.g., glassblower) to metaphorical ones (e.g., whistle-blower, slang for a boastful person). The mechanical sense (e.g., air blower) emerged with technological advancements.
The gardener used a leaf blower to clear the driveway.
She works as a glassblower, crafting delicate vases and ornaments.
The whistle-blower exposed corruption within the company.
He’s such a blower—always bragging about his achievements.
The industrial blower ventilated the factory efficiently.