blown

1 of 2

adjective

ˈblōn How to pronounce blown (audio)
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1
a
: swollen
b
: affected with bloat
2
: being out of breath

blown

2 of 2

past participle of blow entry 1, blow entry 3

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Adjective if the tin can is blown, throw it away—the food inside is spoiled

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Etymology

Adjective

Middle English blowen, from past participle of blowen to blow

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of blown was in the 15th century

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“Blown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blown. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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blown

adjective
ˈblōn How to pronounce blown (audio)
1
: being swollen or inflated
2
: being out of breath
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