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blizzard

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/ˈblɪz.ərd/ · bliz-zard

A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds and low visibility.

Meanings

nounformal

A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds and low visibility.

ایک شدید برفانی طوفان جو تیز ہواؤں اور کم بصارت کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے۔

برفانی طوفان

barfani toofan

Formal: برفانی طوفان

Synonyms

snowstormsnow squallwinter stormبرف باریبرفانی طوفانسخت سردی

Antonyms

clear weathersunny daycalm weatherصاف موسمدھوپ والا دنپرامن موسم

Common Collocations

  • winter blizzard
  • blizzard warning
  • power outages during a blizzard

Example Sentences

The blizzard caused major disruptions in transportation.

برفانی طوفان نے نقل و حمل میں بڑے خلل ڈالے۔

Barfani toofan ne naqal o hamal mein bade khalal daale.

Many people were stranded due to the blizzard's severity.

بہت سے لوگ برفانی طوفان کی شدت کی وجہ سے پھنس گئے۔

Bohat se log barfani toofan ki shiddat ki wajah se phans gaye.

Schools were closed for the day because of the blizzard.

برفانی طوفان کے سبب اسکول بند رہے۔

Barfani toofan ke sabab school band rahe.

Easily Confused With

squall:A squall is a sudden and brief burst of strong wind or rain, while a blizzard is a prolonged snowstorm.

Word Family

blizzarding
verbبرف باری کرنا
blizzard-like
adjectiveبرفانی طوفان جیسا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a blizzard as a wild, snowy party where snowflakes are dancing around in the wind.

Picture a scene of heavy snow falling with strong winds swirling it around.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "blizzard" — a severe snowstorm

First known use: 1830s

The word 'blizzard' first appeared in the early 19th century, possibly derived from 'blizz,' a dialect word meaning 'to dazzle or blinding snow'.