snow

noun, often attributive

\ ˈsnō

Definition of snow

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : 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: such 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

verb

snowed; snowing; snows

Definition of snow (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

: to fall in or as snow

transitive verb

1 : to cause to fall like or as snow

2a : to cover, shut in, or imprison with or as if with snow

b : to deceive, persuade, or charm glibly

3 : to whiten like snow

Snow

biographical name

\ ˈsnō

Definition of Snow (Entry 3 of 3)

C(harles) P(ercy) 1905–1980 Baron Snow English novelist and physicist

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Examples of snow in a Sentence

Noun

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

Verb

easily snowed by her glib talk the years had snowed his hair to a silvery white, making it difficult at first to recognize her old high school crush

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

If the snow on top is too dense, the puck won’t slide smoothly. — Julia Stumbaugh, azcentral, "Arizona Coyotes arena technician's cool job: maintaining ice in the desert," 10 July 2019 Throngs were determined to make the effort, though, because the snow was better up high and the trails were wider. — John Meyer, The Know, "Arapahoe Basin turns red, white and blue for Fourth of July skiing," 4 July 2019 Husky decided to return in June, once the snow thawed. — Allison Klein, Washington Post, "Wife loses engagement ring on a snowy mountain. Eight months later, husband sneaks back with a metal detector and a plan to find it.," 27 June 2019 When the snow melts in spring, toddlers entertain themselves by splashing around in giant mud puddles. — USA Today, "Alaska is considered the deadliest state for women. A staggering 59% of women there have experienced violence.," 25 June 2019 Box explained temperatures over the western Greenland ice sheet have been abnormally high while snow has been well below normal. — Jason Samenow, BostonGlobe.com, "The Arctic Ocean and Greenland ice sheet have seen record ice loss in June," 16 June 2019 After the snow melts, hiking, biking, horseback riding, zip lining, concerts and outdoor summer fun await at ski resorts in the summer season. — Adrienne Jordan, USA TODAY, "Ski resorts are expanding summer activities; here are 7 that are year-round destinations," 5 June 2019 When the snow fell Speen went to the Goodwill to buy clothes, then to ride the bus next was a treat. — Robert Tindall, Harper's magazine, "Sweet," 10 Mar. 2019 The first snows are already falling, with a radio telescope in Canada becoming an FRB-hunting machine. — Yvette Cendes, Discover Magazine, "What Are FRBs? The Discovery of Mysterious Signals From the Cosmos," 7 Feb. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

It’s never snowed in Denver in July, and July and August mark the only two months of the calendar year to not have measurable snowfall in the Mile High City. — Chris Bianchi, The Denver Post, "Colorado weather: Will July temps warm up, finally?," 1 July 2019 For the past decade, Hershberger has plowed their driveway when it's snowed. — Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, "'Dad, don't you dare lie to me': One call unveiled his secret. His hometown helps him heal.," 7 June 2019 My favorite moment was waking up one Sunday completely snowed in. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, "Amélie Pichard’s Eco-House Tour Through the American West," 13 Mar. 2019 Internet and cellphone service is spotty, the two roads to the outside world are snowed in every winter, and Buddhist monasteries compete with military outposts for prime mountaintop locations. — New York Times, "Delivering Amazon Packages to the Top of the World," 2 July 2018 The Marauders were snowed out of last Friday’s opener against Austin Prep. — Karl Capen, BostonGlobe.com, "Mike Vasil a commanding presence for BC High baseball," 11 Apr. 2018 Donoghue, who lives in Canada, said Ma's adventures with Jack are extrapolated from times when she was snowed in with her little children. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "9 easy ways to enjoy a snow day in Milwaukee," 9 Feb. 2018 The day the Royals game was snowed out: May 2, 2013 The Kansas City Royals played host to the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium on May 2, 2013. — Maria Torres, kansascity, "Royals' series finale at Detroit postponed because of weather," 4 Apr. 2018 At the moment, everyone is working on the blizzard that snowed in most of North Carolina on December 9th, temporarily shutting down flights to FedEx’s regional hub in Greensboro. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "Inside FedEx’s Christmas Miracle," 19 Dec. 2018

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