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BLIZZARD A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility; an overwhelming amount of something.
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A blizzard is a severe winter storm characterized by strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and lasting snow that reduces visibility to less than a quarter mile for at least three hours. These conditions create dangerous white-out situations and can paralyze entire regions.
Metaphorically, blizzard describes any overwhelming quantity arriving rapidly, such as 'a blizzard of emails' or 'a blizzard of criticism.' This usage captures the storm's sense of being buried or overwhelmed by sheer volume.
For word game players, BLIZZARD offers an 8-letter word with double Z, providing substantial scoring potential. The familiar weather term makes it safe from challenges while the double Z configuration ensures high point value.
Blizzards shape life in cold climates, influencing architecture, transportation, and culture. From the Great Blizzard of 1888 that transformed American cities to modern storm naming systems, blizzards represent nature's power to disrupt human activity despite technological advances.
The word 'blizzard' appeared mysteriously in American English around 1870. Its origin is unknown, though it may derive from German 'blitzartig' meaning 'lightning-like' or English dialect 'blizzer' meaning 'blaze.' It originally meant any violent blow before becoming specific to snowstorms.
Words with similar meaning
SNOWSTORM
General winter storm
WHITEOUT
Zero visibility condition
TEMPEST
Violent storm
Words with opposite meaning
CALM
No wind
CLEAR
Good visibility
MILD
Gentle weather
Plural Form
blizzards
Related Terms
Official storm alert
Intense busy period
Blowing snow without falling snow
Total base points: 28 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 6
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"The blizzard of 1996 dumped four feet of snow on the Northeast, closing cities for days."
"After the announcement, the company faced a blizzard of complaints from customers."
"BLIZZARD played across premium squares netted an impressive score."
Blizzards have shaped human settlement patterns, inspired survival stories, and created shared cultural experiences. From Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'The Long Winter' to modern snow day traditions, blizzards represent both nature's danger and opportunities for community bonding during forced isolation.
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