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whiteout /ˈwaɪtˌaʊt/ noun
plural whiteouts
whiteout
/ˈwaɪtˌaʊt/
noun
plural whiteouts
Learner's definition of WHITEOUT
[count]
: a type of snowstorm in which blowing or falling snow and clouds make it very difficult to see乳白天空(一种天气现象,指因雪大或云厚而看不见东西)

whiteout

noun

white·​out ˈ(h)wīt-ˌau̇t How to pronounce whiteout (audio)
: a surface weather condition in a snow-covered area (such as a polar region) in which no object casts a shadow, the horizon cannot be seen, and only dark objects are discernible
also : a blizzard that severely reduces visibility

Example Sentences

We got caught in a whiteout.
Recent Examples on the Web Penn State’s 13th full-stadium whiteout — where fans are encouraged to wear all white. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2021 Strong winds are also expected with this system, which would cause whiteout and blizzard conditions. Paul Douglas, Star Tribune, 11 Mar. 2021 Parts of the Dakotas and Montana were under blizzard warnings and forecasters warned of treacherous whiteout conditions on the roads. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 13 Apr. 2022 Videos from the scene show cars and semi-trucks skidding along the highway in whiteout conditions, creating a chain reaction of crashes and spinouts. Laura Studley, Eric Levenson And Caroll Alvarado, CNN, 30 Mar. 2022 Heavy snow is expected to bring whiteout conditions with zero visibility. Tori B. Powell, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2022 Initially, Shackleton emerges from a whiteout of clichés as a largely one-dimensional character. New York Times, 28 Jan. 2022 Blowing snow and whiteout conditions have closed Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge from Troutdale to Hood River. oregonlive, 3 Jan. 2022 Blizzard conditions are even possible for portions of North Dakota and Minnesota, making for extremely dangerous travel and whiteout conditions. Jennifer Gray, CNN, 27 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

white entry 1 + -out (in blackout)

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whiteout was in 1946

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