blizzard — a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblɪzərd/
Example Sentences
- The weather forecaster warned of an approaching blizzard, so I rushed to buy milk and bread like every other panicking citizen.
- After the blizzard, cars looked like mysterious white lumps scattered across the parking lot.
- The company received a blizzard of complaints after the product recall announcement.
blizzard
NOUN[/ˈblɪzərd/]
a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility
A fierce blizzard swallows the mountain village in seconds.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Blizzard originated in 19th-century American English, initially denoting a powerful blow or strike. By the 1870s, it acquired its meteorological sense describing a severe snowstorm. The word likely derives from onomatopoeia suggesting sudden, violent force, with possible influence from German 'blitz' (lightning), reflecting the abrupt and intense nature of the phenomenon.
Breakdown
Probably derived from onomatopoeia imitating a sudden, violent sound or impact. The word may contain an imitative root suggesting rapid, forceful action, similar to 'blitz' in German, with a diminutive or intensifying suffix creating the final form.
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📝Examples
“The weather forecaster warned of an approaching blizzard, so I rushed to buy milk and bread like every other panicking citizen.”
“After the blizzard, cars looked like mysterious white lumps scattered across the parking lot.”
“The company received a blizzard of complaints after the product recall announcement.”
“During the blizzard, the only sound was the howling wind and my stomach growling for food.”
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