snow tube

noun

: a large inflatable ring-shaped tube used for sliding down a snow-covered incline

Examples of snow tube in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During the winter months, guests can cross-country ski, snowshoe, hike with MICROspikes, ice skate or snow tube. Roger Sands, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 Head over to Mohawk Mountain to ski, snowboard or snow tube. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2023 The snow tube gets high marks, with an average 4.7 stars from more than 100 reviewers. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 Dec. 2022 Susan Glaser reports guest will have the opportunity to snow tube through goal posts as well as enjoy a craft village, visits with Santa, fireworks and more. cleveland, 24 Nov. 2022 In a photo from Berry's Instagram Story, Hunt, wearing an iridescent ski suit, rode the magic carpet with a snow tube; in a second snap, the duo, both sporting face masks, snuggled up together for a selfie. Charlotte Walsh, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2022 In the video clip posted on September 20, Matthew excitedly slides down a ramp atop a snow tube. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022 In addition, there will be a Snow Tubing & Play Area where kids and adults can snow tube down a snowy hill and play in the snow, made daily. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snow tube was in 1982

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“Snow tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20tube. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

snow tube

noun
: a large inflatable ring-shaped tube used for sliding down a snow-covered slope
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