snowshoe

1 of 2

noun

snow·​shoe ˈsnō-ˌshü 

: a usually lightweight platform for the foot that is designed to enable a person to walk on soft snow without sinking and that typically consists of an oblong frame crossed with leather thongs or synthetic material

Illustration of snowshoe

snowshoe

2 of 2

verb

snowshoed; snowshoeing

intransitive verb

: to travel on snowshoes

snowshoer

ˈsnō-ˌshü-ər 

noun

Examples of snowshoe in a Sentence

Verb

We snowshoed through the woods.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Tucked in the woods, accessible by snowshoe, The Yurt offers something truly remarkable for guests. —Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

If you’re headed out into mixed conditions and never want to touch a strap or ratchet a binding again, this is the snowshoe for you. —Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026

Verb

During the winter, guests can soak in the outdoor hot tub, lace up skates on the outdoor ice rink, and take advantage of nearby trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. —Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

As part of the immersive, two-hour gourmet snowshoeing discovery trail, guests (along with a guide) explore the beauty of Crans-Montana’s winter wonderland during a magical snowy daytime or evening outing. —Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1666, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1880, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing snowshoe

• snowshoe hare

Rhymes for snowshoe

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

snowshoe

1 of 2 noun

snow·​shoe -ˌshü 

: a light frame (as of wood or aluminum) strung with a net that is attached to the foot to prevent sinking in soft snow

snowshoe

2 of 2 verb

snowshoed; snowshoeing

: to travel on snowshoes