What does blizzard mean?
Blizzard means A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow..
Blizzard
/ˈblɪz.əːd/ · noun
Meaning
A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow..
Definitions by Sense
- A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.
- (figuratively) A large amount of paperwork.
- (figuratively) A large number of similar things; especially, such a group arriving as an inundation, thick and fast.
- (impersonal, of snow) To fall in windy conditions.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: flood, inundation, torrent
a blizzard of political ads
Risk is everywhere.[…]For each one there is a frighteningly precise measurement of just how likely it is to jump from the shadows and get you. “The Norm Chronicles”[…]aims to help data-phobes find their way through this blizzard of risks.
Synonyms for blizzard
Antonyms for blizzard
Related Words
Word Forms
- blizzards
- blizzarding
- blizzarded
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for blizzard?
Common synonyms include flood, inundation, torrent, snowstorm.
What is the opposite of blizzard?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use blizzard in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: flood, inundation, torrent
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