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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The Winter Wonderland overlay sees Ski Dubai scattered with igloos and snowmen made from actual snow whilst icy walls are wrapped in fairy lights and the chalets are bristling with baubles and tinsel. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Khloé Kardashian Was Stopped by Cop at 15 After Driving Caitlyn Jenner's Car Without a License Other snaps include a snowman, the lobby of a luxury hotel, the family riding on snowmobiles and a cozy-looking fire pit. Clare Fisher, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Police investigating antisemitic incident involving Hitler reference in CT town A photo released by police shows a snowman that appears to resemble Adolf Hitler doing the Nazi salute with an arm made out of a stick. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025 Picture a cozy house in the woods, complete with a snowman and a playful dog, brought to life just for you. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 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 25 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

snowman

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

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