snow angel
noun
plural snow angels
: an impression in snow that resembles a conventional representation of an angel and is made by a person lying faceup in the snow and making sweeping motions with the arms and legs
Chances are snow angels and snow men will be your child's best buddies during the frigid winter months.—
Julie Bourland
Julie BourlandShe proceeds to make a snow angel, clearly enjoying the classic snowy activity.—Kimberly Yam
Kimberly YamExamples of snow angel in a Sentence
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Upon Cannon’s announcement, one Buffalo dropped to the stage floor and pretended to make snow angels.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The clip finished with quarterback Josh Allen making snow angels on the ground with head coach Sean McDermott.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
After the game that improved the Bills to 10-2, and 6-0 at home, Buffalo coach Sean McDermott and Allen made snow angels on the field while being interviewed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
Browns players made snow angels and then glided into the locker room trying not to slip.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Winston and the Thursday Night Football crew then had some fun in the snow by making some snow angels and throwing snow balls.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
In the final few seconds, Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson tried a Hail Mary, but it was successfully defended by Browns safety Grant Delpit.
soooo in the mood for some snow angels right now!!!
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Also included in the Snow Zone, guests will be able to build a jolly snowman, make snow angels, and roast s'mores by the fire near an illuminated shimmer tree, and a glow field.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland with millions of lights
Trading in snow angels for sand castles is one of the many joys of vacationing in Florida during the winter holiday season.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The clip finished with quarterback Josh Allen making snow angels on the ground with head coach Sean McDermott.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
After the game that improved the Bills to 10-2, and 6-0 at home, Buffalo coach Sean McDermott and Allen made snow angels on the field while being interviewed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
Browns players made snow angels and then glided into the locker room trying not to slip.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Winston and the Thursday Night Football crew then had some fun in the snow by making some snow angels and throwing snow balls.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
In the final few seconds, Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson tried a Hail Mary, but it was successfully defended by Browns safety Grant Delpit.
soooo in the mood for some snow angels right now!!!
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Also included in the Snow Zone, guests will be able to build a jolly snowman, make snow angels, and roast s'mores by the fire near an illuminated shimmer tree, and a glow field.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland with millions of lights
Trading in snow angels for sand castles is one of the many joys of vacationing in Florida during the winter holiday season.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Snow angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20angel. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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