Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blitz

noun and verb
/blɪts/
Definition
A sudden, intense military attack or a fast-paced effort to achieve something.
Examples
  • The football team launched a blitz in the final minutes to secure their victory.
  • During World War II, the cities were subjected to a brutal air blitz.
  • She decided to do a blitz of studying the night before the exam to prepare.
Meaning
The term ‘blitz’ can refer to a sudden strike in warfare or a concentrated effort in sports or other fields.
Synonyms
  • attack
  • offensive
  • assault
  • campaign
  • sprint