B2nounnatureenvironment
US/ˈblɪz.ərd/
UK/ˈblɪz.əd/
a severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility
In context
A blizzard closed the highway and left hundreds of drivers stuck overnight.
The airline canceled all flights because of the blizzard in Denver.
We stayed indoors for two days while the blizzard raged outside.
Words that go with blizzard
noun + noun
- blizzard conditionsBlizzard conditions are expected overnight.
- blizzard warningA blizzard warning is in effect until noon.
verb + preposition
- caught in a blizzardThe hikers were caught in a blizzard.
adjective + noun
- major blizzardA major blizzard hit the Midwest.
- severe blizzardThe severe blizzard shut down the airport.
verb + noun
- survive a blizzardThe hikers survived a blizzard by sheltering in a cave.