blizzard

noun
UK: /ˈblɪz.əd/
US: /ˈblɪz.ɚd/

  1. A severe snowstorm with strong winds and very cold temperatures.

    1. The blizzard made travel impossible today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected blizzard shut down the city and stranded many travelers. [ ] [ ]

  2. A large amount of something that comes suddenly and intensely.

    1. There was a blizzard of paperwork to complete. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company faced a blizzard of criticism after the controversial announcement. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

snowstorm tempest outburst flurry
blizzard verb

  1. To be affected by a blizzard; to be caught in a blizzard.

    1. We were blizzarded in at the ski resort. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hikers were blizzarded by the unexpected storm, and sought shelter. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blizzard" in English means: A severe snowstorm with strong winds and very cold temperatures., A large amount of something that comes suddenly and intensely..

The phonetic transcription of "blizzard" is /ˈblɪz.əd/ in British English and /ˈblɪz.ɚd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blizzard": snowstorm, tempest, outburst, flurry.

Example usage of "blizzard": "The blizzard made travel impossible today.". More examples on the page.