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blizzard

 

[ ˈblɪzərd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

Synonyms

snow squall, snowstorm, whiteout

Examples of usage

  • The blizzard lasted for three days, causing chaos across the city.
  • We were advised to stay indoors during the blizzard to avoid getting lost in the snow.
  • The blizzard warning prompted schools and businesses to close for safety reasons.
Context #2 | Noun

gaming

In gaming, a blizzard is a video game company known for popular titles like World of Warcraft and Overwatch.

Synonyms

Blizzard Entertainment, game developer

Examples of usage

  • Many gamers are excited about the upcoming release from Blizzard Entertainment.
  • The latest update from Blizzard has caused a lot of buzz in the gaming community.

Translations

Translations of the word "blizzard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nevasca

🇮🇳 बर्फ़ीला तूफ़ान

🇩🇪 Schneesturm

🇮🇩 badai salju

🇺🇦 хуртовина

🇵🇱 zamieć

🇯🇵 吹雪 (ふぶき)

🇫🇷 tempête de neige

🇪🇸 ventisca

🇹🇷 kar fırtınası

🇰🇷 눈보라

🇸🇦 عاصفة ثلجية

🇨🇿 sněhová bouře

🇸🇰 snehová búrka

🇨🇳 暴风雪 (bàofēngxuě)

🇸🇮 snežni vihar

🇮🇸 snjóstormur

🇰🇿 боран

🇬🇪 თოვლის ქარიშხალი

🇦🇿 qar fırtınası

🇲🇽 ventisca

Etymology

The word 'blizzard' originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. It is believed to be a combination of the words 'blast' and 'hazard', reflecting the dangerous and intense nature of this weather phenomenon. Blizzards have been historically associated with harsh winter conditions, particularly in regions prone to heavy snowfall and strong winds.

See also: ablaze, blazer, blazing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,136, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.