Meaning & use
whiteout
A blizzard condition in which snow, fog, and cloud merge to blot out visible landmarks and the horizon.
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The climbers were forced to stop and wait out a sudden whiteout on the ridge.
Blowing snow created a whiteout on the highway, and police closed the road for hours.
A note on using this word
Whiteout describes the total loss of visual depth and contrast in snow or fog, distinct from a general 'snowstorm', which need not affect visibility.
Words with a similar meaning
blizzardsnowstorm
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A white correction fluid used to paint over mistakes in text before writing over them.
She dabbed whiteout on the typo and retyped the correct word.
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