Word
blower
Phoneticsblow·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɫoʊɝ/
UK/blˈəʊɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the telephone. People in the UK often use this word when they are talking about making a phone call.
n. a telephone. Chiefly British and informal; frequently used in the phrase 'on the blower'.
Examples
“I was on the blower with my mum for an hour.”
“Get on the blower and tell the manager we need the delivery by five o'clock.”
“The detective spent the entire morning on the blower, coordinating with various precincts to ensure the suspect had no place left to hide.”
Examples
simple
“I was on the blower with my mum for an hour.”
contextual
“Get on the blower and tell the manager we need the delivery by five o'clock.”
complex
“The detective spent the entire morning on the blower, coordinating with various precincts to ensure the suspect had no place left to hide.”
Usage
Usually appears with the definite article in the phrase 'on the blower'.
Real-World Examples
“To my surprise, the electric backpack leaf blower I strap on is not much heavier than my normal rucksack.” “Instead of air conditioning, Peach said there were "big blowers" on board, expelling hot air.” Etymology
From Middle English blowere, blower, from Old English blāwere; equivalent to blow + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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