snowstorm

noun

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

Examples of snowstorm in a Sentence

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Light snow is possible in areas with frigid temperatures, though larger snowstorms are unlikely, according to AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025 At her request, the Mike & Molly star was then engulfed in a faux snowstorm. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025 This isn't his first snowstorm. Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025 As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge receives a visit from his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life anew and discover that love is the greatest gift. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 6 Dec. 2025 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 14 Dec. 2025.

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snowstorm

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

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