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Definition of blitzer

blitzer

/ˈblɪts.ər/
blit · zer
Plural:blitzers
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• noun

1

North American In gridiron football, a defensive player (such as a linebacker or defensive back) who rushes across the line of scrimmage to tackle the quarterback behind the line.

Example

"The running back stepped up in the pocket to block the oncoming blitzer before he could reach the quarterback."

2

A person or group that launches a sudden, rapid, and intensive effort, campaign, or attack.

Example

"The marketing team acted as a media blitzer, flooding local radio and television networks with promotional spots ahead of the product launch."

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• Rhymes for blitzer

• Nearby Words

blithering
blitz
blitzed
blitzer
blitzkrieg
blizzard
blizzardy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'blitz' (shortened from the German 'Blitzkrieg', meaning 'lightning war', from 'Blitz' meaning 'lightning') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blitzer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blitzer
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