blasts
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɫæsts// UK //blˈɑːsts// blasts
n. a loud, sudden explosion or burst of sound. You use this word for fireworks, bombs, or even a strong gust of wind.
n. a sudden, violent release of energy, typically producing a loud noise and shock wave. Often used in the plural to describe multiple explosions or bursts.
The fireworks created loud blasts in the sky.
The factory workers covered their ears during the test blasts.
The historical account described the relentless blasts that shook the city walls for three consecutive nights.