Blizzard

Pronunciation: /ˈblɪzərd/

Definitions of blizzard

noun a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds and low visibility

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a blizzard on TV.

A2 The blizzard covered the entire town in snow.

B1 Driving in a blizzard can be dangerous.

B2 The blizzard caused widespread power outages.

C1 The blizzard of 1993 was one of the worst in history.

C2 Despite the blizzard, the ski resort remained open for business.

Examples of blizzard in a Sentence

formal The blizzard caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions.

informal We got caught in a blizzard while driving home from the ski resort.

slang I can't believe we're having a blizzard in April!

figurative Her anger was like a blizzard, sweeping through the room and leaving chaos in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of blizzard

• past tense: blizzarded
• plural: blizzards
• comparative: more blizzard
• superlative: most blizzard
• present tense: blizzards
• future tense: will blizzard
• perfect tense: have blizzarded
• continuous tense: is blizzarding
• singular: blizzard
• positive degree: blizzard
• infinitive: to blizzard
• gerund: blizzarding
• participle: blizzarding

Origin and Evolution of blizzard

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blizzard' is believed to have originated in the United States, specifically in the Midwest region where severe snowstorms are common.

Evolution of the word: The term 'blizzard' originally referred to a sharp blow or shot, but its meaning evolved to describe a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.