blitz

noun

ˈblits 

plural blitzes

1

a

: blitzkrieg sense 1

b(1)

: an intensive aerial military campaign

(2)

: air raid

2

a

: a fast intensive nonmilitary campaign or attack

an advertising blitz

b

: a rush of the passer by a defensive linebacker, back, or end in football

3

: an occurrence in which large numbers of fish gather to chase and feed on prey or bait

At Race Point there was an amazing blitz as stripers and blues pushed Atlantic needlefish ashore.

—Gene Bourque

blitz verb

Synonyms of blitz

• barrage
• flurry
• bombardment

Examples of blitz in a Sentence

The company is planning an advertising blitz for the new product.

a multimedia blitz of advertisements for the summer blockbuster

Recent Examples on the Web

Safety Mike Edwards came untouched on a blitz and forced Chargers QB Justin Herbert up in the pocket, where linebacker Tranquill hit Herbert’s arm. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Dec. 2025

Prescott went in-depth on Thursday about how the film aspect of preparing for blitzes is one of the biggest keys in finding success when it’s thrown at him. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025

Mayfield’s downturn will face another challenge in a blitz-heavy Falcs D that’s third in league in sacks. —Greg Cote december 10, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025

The Democratic National Committee poured resources, including a bilingual organizing blitz, into the Miami area. —Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing blitz

• have a blitz on
• media blitz

Rhymes for blitz

• bits
• brits
• fits
• flits
• frits
• fritz
• grits
• hits
• its
• kits
• knits
• lits

Kids Definition

blitz

noun

ˈblits 

1

a

: an all-out series of air raids

b

: air raid

2

: a fast thorough campaign

an advertising blitz for a new product

blitz verb