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How do you spell Blizzard?

Correct spelling

blizzard

Two Z's. BLIZZ + ARD.

Why is blizzard spelled this way?

Origin uncertain — possibly from German blitz (lightning) or English dialectal blizz (a violent rainstorm). The double Z gives the word its visual intensity.

Common misspellings of blizzard

blizardblizzerdblizzardmblizerd

Example

The blizzard dumped three feet of snow.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "blizzard". Two Z's. BLIZZ + ARD.
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