Pronunciation: [blˈasts] (IPA) 
The word 'blasts' is spelled with the letters B, L, A, S, T and S, and is pronounced /blæsts/. The 'a' is pronounced with a short 'a' sound, while the 's' at the end of the word is pronounced with a subtle hissing sound. The word 'blasts' is often used to describe sudden, energetic bursts of noise or air, and it can also be used to describe the act of creating a loud sound or explosion.
Blasts can refer to multiple meanings depending on the context. As a noun, blasts commonly signifies a sudden and loud noise, explosion, or sound made by a horn or siren. In this sense, blasts typically refer to powerful and forceful bursts of energy or air pressure, often associated with destruction or loud commotion. For instance, the sound produced by a bomb or a dynamite explosion is often described as a blast. Similarly, a blast can also refer to the act of blowing a horn, siren, or musical instrument with great force, emitting a powerful sound to capture attention or signify an event.
As a verb, blasts take on a variety of interpretations. It can mean to explode or detonate, as in the case of a weapon or an explosive device. It can also describe forcefully removing or breaking apart something using explosives or air pressure, such as blasting rocks during a construction project. Additionally, blasts can denote emitting a loud sound or noise, often repeatedly, as in blasting a horn or siren to warn or signal. In a figurative sense, it can mean criticizing or reprimanding someone harshly, expressing intense disapproval or condemnation. Furthermore, blasts can be used to describe the act of quickly moving through or navigating a space, as in "blasting through a crowd."
Overall, the term "blasts" covers a wide spectrum of meanings, commonly associated with loud sounds, explosions, forceful air pressure, and the forceful act of emitting sound or energy.
The word "blasts" has its origins in Old English as "blǣst", which referred to a blowing or breeze. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "blistiz", meaning "blowing" or "breath". In Middle English, the word evolved to mean a strong gust of wind or a blowing force. Over time, "blasts" came to refer to any sudden, forceful expulsion of air or other substances, including explosive or destructive forces, resulting in its current versatile usage.
