snowman

noun

snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman How to pronounce snowman (audio)
: snow shaped to resemble a human figure

Examples of snowman in a Sentence

The kids built a snowman in the front yard.
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Make sure those inflatable Santas and snowmen are securely anchored. Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2025 Watch this video for a step-by-step tutorial to make a tea light snowman ornament. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 The post also offered a glimpse of some of the other decor in Kotb’s stunning home, including the red stockings adorned with penguins and snowmen that can be seen hanging above the fireplace. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 Three cheery looking snowmen wearing pink accessories and blinged out with pink candy embellishments greeted shoppers. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowman

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowman was in 1827

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“Snowman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowman. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

snowman

noun
snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman How to pronounce snowman (audio)
-ˈman
: snow shaped to resemble a person

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