snow

¹snow

noun, often attributive \ˈsnō\

Definition of SNOW

1

a : precipitation in the form of small white ice crystals formed directly from the water vapor of the air at a temperature of less than 32°F (0°C) b (1) : a descent or shower of snow crystals (2) : a mass of fallen snow crystals

2

: something resembling snow: as a : a dessert made of stiffly beaten whites of eggs, sugar, and fruit pulp <apple snow> b : a usually white crystalline substance that condenses from a fluid phase as snow does <ammonia snow> c slang (1) : cocaine (2) : heroin d : small transient light or dark spots on a television screen

— snow·less \-ləs\ adjective

Examples of SNOW

1. Snow fell softly on the town.
2. The mountains were blanketed with snow.
3. She took a walk in the snow.
4. We haven't had much snow this year.
5. She went out to shovel the snow.
6. Soon the warm spring sun will melt the winter snows.
7. the snows of the Rocky Mountains
8. A light snow was falling.

Origin of SNOW

Middle English, from Old English snāw; akin to Old High German snēo snow, Latin niv-, nix, Greek nipha (accusative)

First Known Use: before 12th century