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blizzard

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈblɪzərd/ · UK /ˈblɪzəd/

blizzard means: A heavy snowstorm with strong winds that make it difficult to see.

noun

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A heavy snowstorm with strong winds that make it difficult to see.

  • A blizzard closed the roads.
  • We were caught in a blizzard last night.
  • How long will this blizzard last?

Similar words: snowstorm

Common phrases: severe blizzard, blizzard conditions, during a blizzard

HUGE AMOUNTC1

A very large number of similar things, often arriving quickly and all at once.

  • A blizzard of emails filled my inbox.
  • She faced a blizzard of questions after the speech.
  • We struggled through a blizzard of paperwork.

How to use it: a blizzard of something (The announcement produced a blizzard of complaints.)

Similar words: flood, torrent, deluge

Common phrases: blizzard of something, blizzard of emails, blizzard of questions, blizzard of complaints

Questions about blizzard

What does blizzard mean?

A heavy snowstorm with strong winds that make it difficult to see.

What is blizzard in other languages?

Türkçe: tipi · Español: ventisca · Français: tempête de neige · Deutsch: Schneesturm · Italiano: bufera di neve · 日本語: 猛吹雪

How do you pronounce blizzard?

In American English /ˈblɪzərd/; in British English /ˈblɪzəd/.

How do you use blizzard in a sentence?

A blizzard closed the roads. We were caught in a blizzard last night.

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