blitz
pronunciation
How to pronounce blitz in British English:
UK [blɪts]
How to pronounce blitz in American English:
US [blɪts]
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- Noun:
- (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
- a rapid and violent military attack with intensive aerial bombardment
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- Verb:
- attack suddenly and without warning
Word Origin
- blitz (n.)
- "sudden overwhelming attack," 1940, shortening of blitzkrieg (1939). The use in U.S. football is from 1959. As a verb, 1940, from the noun. Related: Blitzed; blitzing.
Example
- 1. Its advertising blitz also features a strong internet component .
- 2. Some pundits want the government to launch a publicity blitz to urge ordinary japanese to spend more .
- 3. H-p is planning a marketing blitz for the touchpad .
- 4. Every summer we usually see a new beer advertising blitz .
- 5. Blitz hellion stays wherever it is , and its owner doesn 't shuffle his or her library .