snowmelt

noun

snow·​melt ˈsnō-ˌmelt How to pronounce snowmelt (audio)
: runoff produced by melting snow

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Flood conditions in Northern Lower Michigan have become increasingly dire in recent days, as heavy rainfall aggravates the winter snowmelt in the region. Terrance Friday, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 Proactive checks before the rainy season—or during spring snowmelt— are a great way to assure smooth operation of your sump pump. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026 The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Antrim County because of continuing rain and snowmelt. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Another crest, perhaps as high as those in late March, could come within the next week or so, depending on snowmelt and lingering storms. Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowmelt

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmelt was circa 1927

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“Snowmelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmelt. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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