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Blizzard
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Simple meaning
What does Blizzard mean?
A blizzard is a strong snowstorm with wind.
Dictionary definition
A heavy snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.
Example sentences
Blizzard in a sentence
easy
The blizzard covered the road with snow.
medium
School was closed because of the blizzard.
hard
During the blizzard, drivers could barely see through the blowing snow.
Synonyms
Words like Blizzard
snowstormUse for a storm with falling snow.
whiteoutUse when blowing snow makes it hard to see.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calm weatherWeather without strong wind or storm conditions.
heat waveA period of very hot weather, opposite from a snowstorm.
Word family
Blizzard word family
Base word
blizzard
noun
blizzards
More than one blizzard.
adjective
blizzard-like
Similar to a blizzard.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does blizzard mean?
A blizzard is a heavy snowstorm with strong winds.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to blizzard?
A blizzard is a severe kind of snowstorm.
Practice 3
Which phrase is a useful contrast for blizzard?
Calm weather contrasts with the strong winds and snow of a blizzard.
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