snowmelt

noun

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

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Regrade or fill in any low spots on the driveway so that snowmelt can drain away. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 Winter and spring are the best times to visit Clifty Falls State Park, when snowmelt and rains have the water flowing heavily over the cliffs. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026 In spring, the waterfalls roar to life thanks to the snowmelt, and generally flow from May until early October. Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026 These off-the-grid cabins are rustic, usually with no plumbing and reliant upon snowmelt for water. The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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