Snow

/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.

Old English 'snāw', cognate with German 'Schnee' and Dutch 'sneeuw'.

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.

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.

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.