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/snoʊ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
Precipitation that falls as white or translucent ice crystals formed through the freezing of water vapor in the atmosphere.
The snow covered the ground in a thick, white blanket.
A period of time during which snow falls.
We stayed inside during the heavy snow last night.
A flurry or spiral of something resembling snow, such as petals or ash.
The cherry blossoms fell like snow in the spring breeze.
verb
To fall as snow; to precipitate in the form of snow.
It started to snow just before we left for the mountains.
To cover or adorn with snow.
The hills were snowed with a fresh layer of white by morning.
Etymology
Old English 'snāw', cognate with German 'Schnee' and Dutch 'sneeuw'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
snowed under
Overwhelmed with work or obligations.
snowball effect
A situation in which something increases in size, importance, or intensity at an accelerating rate.
snow job
An attempt to deceive or persuade someone with insincere talk.
Related Words
blizzard
A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.
sledding
The activity of riding on a sled down a snowy hill.
snowman
A figure made of packed snow, often shaped like a human.
Slang Meanings
Cocaine, referring to its white powdery appearance.
He was arrested for dealing snow in the club.
To mislead someone, especially in a persuasive manner.
Don't let them snow you with their fancy words.