blizzard
word
/ˈbɫɪzɝd/
/blˈɪzəd/
Definition
A blizzard is a very strong and dangerous snowstorm with lots of wind and low visibility. It often makes travel impossible.
Usage & Nuances
Used literally for severe snowstorms, especially in North America and cold climates. Often collocated with 'hit', 'warning', 'conditions', and 'trapped'. Not used for regular snow or light snow falls.
Spanish: tormenta de nieve - ventiscaPortuguese (BR): nevascaPortuguese (PT): nevãoChinese (Simplified): 暴风雪Chinese (Traditional): 暴風雪Hindi: भीषण बर्फ़बारीArabic: عاصفة ثلجيةBengali: তুষারঝড় - প্রবল তুষারপাতRussian: буран - метельJapanese: 吹雪 - ブリザード (気象現象)Vietnamese: bão tuyết - trận bão tuyếtKorean: 블리자드 - 눈보라Turkish: tipi - kar fırtınasıUrdu: برفانی طوفانIndonesian: badai salju
Example Sentences
The school closed because of the blizzard.
basic
A blizzard can be very dangerous for drivers.
basic
Last night’s blizzard knocked out the power for hours.
natural
We could not see anything during the blizzard.
basic
They issued a blizzard warning, so we’re staying inside.
natural
I got stuck at the airport because of a blizzard.
natural