blizzard
75
3.2
- noun
- /ˈblɪzərd/
- UK
- Travel was severely disrupted due to the blizzard that swept through the region.
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Examples
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Officials are saying be prepared for what they're calling the worst blizzard in state history.
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A party of hikers lost in the higher elevations of the Rockies during a blizzard must improvise some form of shelter.
Academic text (2007) -
Do you know what it's like to be stuck in a blizzard for two days?
Fiction book (1995) -
A few weeks later, after the holidays were over, the blizzard came.
Fiction book (1997) -
Everyone knew what happened if you were caught out in the open in a blizzard.
Fiction book (1997) -
A major blizzard caused accidents across the Midwest Monday, and a dangerous blast of arctic air is expected to spread across the region overnight.
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Cobb's car disappears into the blizzard, fishtailing as it goes.
Fiction book (1994) -
The blizzard made it nearly impossible to see the road ahead.
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Authorities warned residents to stay indoors during the blizzard to ensure their safety.
Synonyms
51
1.0
A storm with heavy snow and strong winds that makes it hard to see
26
5.5
A very large, powerful storm that causes widespread damage or a very serious situation with many problems
8
1.0
To rain, snow, or blow very hard with strong winds and lightning
1
9.9
A very strong snowstorm with heavy snow and strong winds
How Severe
- UK
8
8.0
- UK
75
3.2
- UK
51
1.0
49
3.9
- UK
1
2.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Blizzard probably comes from an old dialect word meaning 'to blow hard' or 'to strike suddenly', so imagine a sudden hard hit of wind and snow. That's why a blizzard is a very violent snowstorm with strong wind that makes it hard to see.