First Known Use: 1870
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blizzard
noun bliz·zard \ˈbli-zərd\
: a severe snowstorm that goes on for a long time
: a large amount of something that comes suddenly
Full Definition of BLIZZARD
1
: a long severe snowstorm
2
: an intensely strong cold wind filled with fine snow
3
: an overwhelming rush or deluge <a blizzard of mail around the holidays>
— bliz·zardy \ˈbli-zər-dē\ also bliz·zard·ly \-ˌzərd-lē\ adjective
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blizzard
noun bliz·zard \ˈbli-zərd\
Definition of BLIZZARD for Kids
: a long heavy snowstorm
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