snowmelt

noun

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

Examples of snowmelt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each of the abodes will measure up to 5,000 square feet in size and feature a two-car garage and snowmelt driveway. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024 In the spring, multi-hued wildflowers dot the landscape and snowmelt feeds the rivers, making the longer days perfect for spotting wildlife. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Last year’s big snowmelt and infusion of water into Lake Powell may prove fortuitous. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2024 Early snowmelt combined in 2023 with drought and exceptional warmth to help produce Canada's worst wildfire season on record by far. Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowmelt 

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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 14 Oct. 2024.

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