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blizzard

[ bliz-erd ]

noun

  1. Meteorology.
    1. a storm, technically an extratropical cyclone, with dry, driving snow, strong winds, and intense cold.
    2. a heavy and prolonged snowstorm covering a wide area.
  2. an inordinately large amount all at one time:

    a blizzard of Christmas cards.



verb (used without object)

  1. to snow as a blizzard:

    Looks as though it's going to blizzard tonight.

blizzard

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. a strong bitterly cold wind accompanied by a widespread heavy snowfall
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

blizzard

  1. A violent snowstorm with winds blowing at a minimum speed of 56 km (35 mi) per hour and visibility of less 400 m (0.25 mi) for three hours.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of blizzard1

An Americanism first recorded in 1820–30 for earlier meaning “violent blow, shot”; compare British dialectal (Midlands) blizzer, blizzom “blaze, flash, anything that blinds momentarily”; probably expressive formations with components of blast, blaze 1, bluster, etc.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of blizzard1

C19: of uncertain origin
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They had been filled with donated medical equipment from NHS organisations across London and had included ventilators, syringe pumps, tourniquets, wound dressings, blizzard blankets and personal protective equipment.

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She’d top it with a blizzard of shredded mozzarella from the Food Lion and slide the whole thing into the oven until it emerged bubbling and bronzed.

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The script spits out a defensive explanation: This Snow White got her name because she was born in a blizzard.

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Intricate pre-plotted plays befuddle defences with a blizzard of runners, while they shift the ball with a cardsharp's speed and dexterity.

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There was heavy snowfall, occasional blizzards and a biting easterly wind.

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