blizzard

• Nom désignant une violente tempête de neige accompagnée de vents forts, ou soudainement une quantité écrasante de quelque chose, souvent désagréable.

A noun referring to a severe snowstorm with strong winds, or a sudden, overwhelming amount of something, often unpleasant.

1. A2formal

   A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds and low visibility.

   Blizzard

   • The blizzard forced the airport to close for two days.
   • Drivers were stranded on the highway during the blizzard.
   • We stocked up on food before the blizzard hit.

   Synonymessnowstormwhiteout

2. Overwhelming series of eventsB2informal

   A large number of unexpected and often unpleasant events or things happening at once.

   avalanche (d'événements)

   • The company faced a blizzard of complaints after the product launch.
   • She received a blizzard of emails after the announcement.
   • The politician was caught in a blizzard of criticism.

   Synonymesavalanchebarragedelugefloodonslaughtspatestormtorrent