snow day

noun

US
: a day when schools and businesses are closed because a lot of snow is falling

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Families took advantage of the snow day Monday with the day off from school, but the storm had others like Peter Notwick thinking of warmer days, including a move to Florida. Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 While snow cream and hot cocoa help Southerners survive a snow day, many are clamoring for a spring thaw. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026 Baltimore-area schools called another snow day and transit officials worked to restore limited service. Hope Hunt, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2026 Well, Memphis students are getting another snow day. Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snow day

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“Snow day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20day. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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