snowstorm

noun

snow·​storm ˈsnō-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
: a storm of or with snow

Examples of snowstorm in a Sentence

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Played in a snowstorm, the game came down to the wire, with the Browns emerging victorious in a thrilling finish. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 However, according to a New York State Police release reviewed by PEOPLE, the couple became stranded while commuting on New York State Route 5 near Portland due to road conditions amid the snowstorm. Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024 Parts of the Midwest and Northeast were digging out from the weekend snowstorm. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024 Social media videos taken on Friday showed drivers stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic in a snowstorm on the interstate. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowstorm 

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowstorm was in 1755

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“Snowstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowstorm. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

snowstorm

noun
snow·​storm -ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
: a storm of falling snow
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