white
out
Plural
whiteouts
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a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a dense, widespread snowfall that significantly reduces visibility, often resulting in a featureless landscape
- During the whiteout, it was nearly impossible to distinguish the road from the surrounding fields.
- The mountain climbers encountered a sudden whiteout, making navigation perilous.
- A whiteout enveloped the city, bringing transportation to a standstill.
- Our camping trip was interrupted by a whiteout, forcing us to seek shelter in our tents.
- The pilot decided to delay the flight due to the impending whiteout conditions.