snowman

noun

snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman 

: snow shaped to resemble a human figure

Examples of snowman in a Sentence

The kids built a snowman in the front yard.

Recent Examples on the Web

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. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 June 2026

Also, his paint was burned off in just the same spots as the snowman that had, for years, served as a jolly sentry outside our neighbor’s front door—a position that was now vacant, while our own home was, in a first, conspicuously and festively guarded. — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026

The delicious new shape leans into consumer demand for innovative textures and festive shapes, and follows the brand's success with the snowman shape last year. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 May 2026

Indeed, Calvin is cheerfully lobotomizing a snowman. — Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing snowman

• abominable snowman

Rhymes for snowman

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman
• flagman

Kids Definition

snowman

noun

snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman 

-ˈman

: snow shaped to resemble a person