Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whiteout
noun
/ˈwaɪtaʊt/
Definition
A weather condition characterized by a lack of visibility due to heavy snow or fog, making it difficult to see the landscape.
Examples
- The blizzard caused a complete whiteout, leaving the hikers disoriented.
- Driving in a whiteout can be extremely dangerous due to limited visibility.
- During the whiteout conditions, even familiar trails became hard to follow.
Meaning
Whiteout typically occurs in snowy conditions when the sky is overcast and the ground is covered with white snow, causing a uniform white appearance that confuses depth perception.
Synonyms
- blizzard
- snowstorm
- fog
