blown

¹

[blohn]

adjective

1. inflated; swollen; expanded.

   a blown stomach.

2. destroyed, melted, inoperative, misshapen, ruined, or spoiled.

   to replace a blown fuse;

   to dispose of blown canned goods.

3. being out of breath.

4. flyblown.

5. formed by blowing.

   blown glass.

6. Automotive Slang.

   1. (of an engine) supercharged.

   2. (of a cylinder) destroyed or severely damaged under mechanical stress.

blown

²

[blohn]

adjective

Horticulture.

1. fully expanded or opened, as a flower.

blown

/ bləʊn /

verb

1. the past participle of blow 1 blow 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of blown¹

First recorded in 1550–60; past participle of blow ²

Origin of blown²

First recorded before 1000; past participle of blow ³

Example Sentences

"Everybody thought the referee had blown his whistle but as we found out quickly, he hadn't - if it had gone in it would have counted."

From BBC

But Reynolds, who has become an unofficial advocate for veterans trying to obtain housing and services on the West L.A. campus, said the VA has blown an opportunity to build trust with veterans.

From Los Angeles Times

But Scott has been disappointing, posting a 4.44 ERA with eight blown saves for the Dodgers, including giving up a three-run home run Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

Put simply, it is a recruitment drive that looks to have blown Liverpool's rivals out of the water, irrespective of the ambitious efforts of Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea.

From BBC

The Bruins never got any closer, allowing second-half touchdown drives of 21 plays — 21 plays! — and 10 plays amid a flurry of missed tackles and blown assignments.

From Los Angeles Times