snow angel

noun

plural snow angels
: an impression in snow that resembles a conventional representation of an angel and is made by a person lying faceup in the snow and making sweeping motions with the arms and legs
Chances are snow angels and snow men will be your child's best buddies during the frigid winter months.Julie Bourland
She proceeds to make a snow angel, clearly enjoying the classic snowy activity.Kimberly Yam

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In the final few seconds, Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson tried a Hail Mary, but it was successfully defended by Browns safety Grant Delpit. soooo in the mood for some snow angels right now!!! Jacob Lev, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024 Also included in the Snow Zone, guests will be able to build a jolly snowman, make snow angels, and roast s'mores by the fire near an illuminated shimmer tree, and a glow field. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024 Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland with millions of lights Trading in snow angels for sand castles is one of the many joys of vacationing in Florida during the winter holiday season. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 Owens suggested making a motion with your arms similar to that of making a snow angel, slowly waving and being big. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024 Hall celebrated by making a snow angel on the track. NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024 For a single day, math and English would be set aside for important subjects like sledding, snow angels, snowball fights, snowmen and forts. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2024 After the excursion, the proud dad shared a carousel of photos on Instagram that included sweet moments from the trip – from making snow angels to playing with icicles. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024 Kornacki made snow angels with former Chiefs cornerback Albert Lewis, visited George Brett just after he got married, hung out in a Buffalo, New York mall and talked to fans with Derrick Thomas and Neil Smith in their fur coats. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snow angel was in 1945

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“Snow angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20angel. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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