snowfield

noun

snow·​field ˈsnō-ˌfēld 

: a broad level expanse of snow

especially : a mass of perennial snow at the head of a glacier

Examples of snowfield in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The contrast between bright snowfields and deep shadows has always pushed displays to their limits, but on the G6, viewers can finally see the deep, rich blacks that the filmmakers originally intended. —Nam Sunwoo, Variety, 19 June 2026

The route gains steady elevation to the glistening shore of Saint Mary’s Lake, which is set beneath a semi-permanent snowfield. —Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 13 May 2026

China’s humanoid robot maker Unitree has showcased a major cold-weather milestone, with its G1 robot completing an autonomous trek across an extreme snowfield in northwest China. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026

Above treeline, the terrain is steep, with loose rock, big drops, and, in winter, may have snowfields and icy chutes. —Outside, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snowfield

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield