blitz

Definition

A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.

Etymology

Clipping of blitzkrieg, from German Blitzkrieg (literally “lightning war”).

Example Sentences

• "We embarked on a publicity blitz, putting posters and flyers all around town."
• "Ultimately, though, Liverpool had inflicted a grievous result in the first leg when they scored three times in a 19-minute blitz and, importantly, did not concede an away goal."
• "He [Yoshihide Suga] seems to be counting on a media blitz with feel-good effects around the Games to improve his sagging popularity."