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blast

blast

27 2.7
A sudden very loud noise that hurts your ears
  • noun
  • /blæst/
: estallido
  • There is a low sound of a muffled blast that stops them all.

And I had been exposed to, you know, multiple, no telling how many blasts.

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Examples

  • 46 INT. Mondoshawan Ship Captain: We've been hit! General alert! Blast after blast hits the defenseless ship.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Whale's tongue trips on the word, his voice suddenly drowned out by the blast of a factory whistle.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Economies all over the world were opened to the full blast of international competition, often before they were ready.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Even with the air conditioning going full blast, the kitchen was hot compared to the rest of the house.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • The harsh blast from the coach's whistle signaled everyone to line up for drills.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Heather unexpectedly fired two deafening blasts from her elephant gun at the approaching creatures, then shook her head, frustrated.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The blast from the fireworks echoed through the night sky, making everyone jump.

  • After the loud blast shattered the silence, we all looked toward the source of the sound.

  • The sudden blast of thunder startled the hikers as the storm rolled in.

Synonyms

explosion
vsblast
∞ 2.8

A sudden violent burst that makes a loud noise and causes damage

is the term for the loud sound often resulting, not the energy release
bang
vsblast
237 1.3

A sudden loud noise from a hit or impact

is used for very loud sounds often linked to explosions or impacts
gunshot
vsblast
144 2.1

A loud sharp sound that a gun makes when it fires

is the general loud noise category rather than this specific weapon sound
bam
vsblast
  • Informal
108 8.4

A sudden very loud noise, like an explosion or a slammed door

names the loud noise itself rather than an imitative label
detonation
vsblast
  • Specialized
85 6.7

A sudden violent explosion from a chemical or nuclear reaction

focuses on the loud noise produced rather than the reaction process
report
vsblast
78 5.8

A sudden loud noise like the bang of a gun

is the general term for such loud noises rather than a specific example
burst
vsblast
62 2.2

A sudden breaking open or explosion

is about the loud sound resulting from that breaking or opening
pow
vsblast
  • Informal
19 7.3

A sudden loud sound from a hit, explosion, or when something bursts

is the general term for very loud noises often from explosions or impacts
kaboom
vsblast
  • Informal
14 7.5

A loud bang from an explosion or a heavy hit

refers to loud noise broadly, without stressing explosive quality
a loud bang
vsblast
10 1.2

A sudden very loud noise often from an explosion or crash

is the general word for very loud noises often caused by explosions or impacts
bomb blast
vsblast
9 2.5

A sudden explosion from a bomb

is the general loud noise often produced by such device detonations
clap
vsblast
8 1.0

A sudden loud noise like thunder or an explosion

is the wider label for very loud sounds beyond these specific causes
boom-boom
vsblast
  • Informal
7 7.6

A loud, deep sound like an explosion or fireworks

is the general loud noise itself rather than a representational sound
blam
vsblast
  • Informal
2 8.9

A sudden loud noise like a gunshot or explosion

is the general term for very loud noises, not only those suggesting damage
big bang
vsblast
2 3.4

A loud sudden noise like an explosion

is the general term for loud noises often caused by explosions or impacts
eruption
vsblast
1 4.1

A sudden loud burst of noise such as applause

is the general term that often points to explosions or impacts as causes
blowup
vsblast
  • US
1 6.0

A sudden violent explosion that destroys things nearby

names the loud sound such a release makes, not the release itself
sudden cannonade
vsblast
  • Archaic
9.2

A sudden series of very loud bangs like explosions

is the general loud noise, not only those that resemble heavy weapon fire
9.0

A very sudden powerful blast that breaks things and makes loud noise

is the loud sound resulting, not the rapid violent process

Antonyms

660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

45 1.0

A calm time with little or no sound

Idioms

to have a blast
  • Informal
41 5.2

To enjoy yourself a lot

full blast
  • Informal
8 4.1

At maximum loudness or power

with a blast
  • Informal
1 5.9

In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate

Compounds

9 2.5

A sudden explosion from a bomb

blast furnace
  • Specialized
3 5.6

A large furnace that makes iron from ore using hot air

blast wave
  • Specialized
3 7.2

A moving area of very high pressure in air after an explosion

blast trauma
  • Specialized
1 7.5

Damage to the body from the strong wave of air and flying debris after an explosion

back-blast
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A strong flow of hot gas pushed back from a fired weapon that can injure people behind it

ass-blast
  • NSFW
9.9

A very wild and fun time full of excitement

solo blast
  • Jargon
6.4

A home run with no other players on base that scores one run

How Loud

explosion
∞ 2.8
roar
142 1.0
blast
27 2.7
bang
237 1.3
snap
45 3.6

Surface Forms

blast singular
blasts plural

Etymology

A blast meaning a very loud noise comes from the image of an explosion or forceful blow that makes a big sound, so sudden loud bangs are called 'blasts'.