snowblower

noun

snow·​blow·​er ˈsnō-ˌblō-ər How to pronounce snowblower (audio)
: a machine for removing snow (as from a driveway or sidewalk) in which a rotating spiral blade picks up and propels the snow aside

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With a snowblower, no fear and some ingenuity, a young Birk and Svea Irving were determined to catch air and stomp tricks in the small backyard of their Winter Park home. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026 The rewards, Wilson insisted, far outweigh the time spent with his snowblower and shovels. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 Enough so that one business owner has rented a flame-throwing, snowblower to help melt the blocks of ice that have formed. Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026 The heavy weight of the snowblower can damage underlying landscaping. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowblower

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First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowblower was in 1950

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“Snowblower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowblower. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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snowblower

noun
snow·​blow·​er ˈsnō-ˌblō(-ə)r How to pronounce snowblower (audio)
: a machine in which a rotating device picks up and throws snow aside
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