C1noun3K

Blast

UK /["/blɑːst/"]/US /["/blæst/"]/

Definition

an explosion or a powerful movement of air caused by an explosion

In simple words: A strong explosion or a loud noise.

Examples

  • The party was such a blast that everyone stayed until the early morning.
  • He experienced a blast of cold air as he opened the freezer door.
  • The movie was a blast from start to finish, filled with action and humor.
  • The explosion sent a powerful blast that shattered nearby windows.
  • She considers a day at the amusement park as a real blast.

Usage notes

Use 'blast' when talking about explosions or loud sounds. It’s informal and best suited for casual conversations or playful contexts, but can also be used in serious discussions about explosions.

Grammar pattern

blast + object

Memory hint

Imagine a huge blast from a cannon—BOOM! It’s loud and strong.

Collocations

  • huge
  • loud
  • massive
  • survive
  • cause
  • hit something
  • rip through something
  • rock something
  • in a/​the blast
  • hot
  • icy
  • blast of
  • hot
  • icy
  • blast of

Synonyms

  • explosion
  • detonation
  • bang
  • blast-off
  • pop

Antonyms

  • whisper
  • silence

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'blasted' which refers to something damaged or criticized.
  • Using 'blast' without a clear subject when describing noise.
  • Overusing in formal contexts where 'explosion' would be more appropriate.