snowmobile

noun

snow·​mo·​bile ˈsnō-mō-ˌbēl How to pronounce snowmobile (audio)
: any of various automotive vehicles for travel on snow
specifically : an open vehicle for usually one or two persons with steerable skis on the front and an endless belt at the rear

Examples of snowmobile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While currently dominating the US motorcycle rental space, his eyes are set on a grander stage – envisioning Riders Share as the go-to hub for ATV, snowmobile, and motorcycle rentals globally. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024 In both cases the snowmobile operates were cited for reckless driving. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile a nearby resort was able to reach the people using a boat and bring them to the south side of the pressure ridge, where snowmobiles and utility terrain vehicles took them safely to shore, the station reported. Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2024 Not a single snowmobile has been rented at a shop in Eagle River. Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowmobile 

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Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmobile was in 1923

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Cite this Entry

“Snowmobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmobile. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

snowmobile

noun
snow·​mo·​bile ˈsnō-mō-ˌbēl How to pronounce snowmobile (audio)
: any of various motor vehicles for travel on snow
snowmobiler
-ˌbē-lər
noun
snowmobiling
-ˌbē-liŋ
noun

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