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

The right Antarctic cruise offers magnificent views of the White Continent, off-ship excursions like kayaking and snowshoes, and luxury accommodations to keep you comfortable. —Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025

After our dinner at the Italian restaurant, Moscatiello drove me to a Balance Project meeting, which was held in the pool house of a luxurious home, decorated with snowshoes and taxidermy. —Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025

Verb

Since the road is closed in the winter, the only way up is to snowshoe. —Outside, 3 Nov. 2025

Once the skis come off, fill your days with excursions to castle ruins, thermal baths, and snowshoeing trails. —Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025

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