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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In Foster the Snowman, a couple without kids take an accelerated journey through every parenting milestone when they’re forced to adopt an adorable snowman whose whole magical life will play out in just 72 hours. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026 Along with the disruptions, the storm led to the creation of armies of snowmen and other sculptures as well as snowball fights. Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026 Some parents took advantage of the rare snow day without virtual learning, bringing their children outside to sled and build snowmen. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026 Last month, after the big January snowstorm dusted their yard in Stanly County, Logan wanted to build a snowman in the front yard. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026 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 2 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

snowman

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

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