snowstorm

noun

snow·​storm ˈsnō-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
: a storm of or with snow

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This remained the largest snowstorm in Chicago history until it was eclipsed by a snowfall of 23 inches in 1967. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025 After the February 2021 snowstorm, DPW asked to set aside $460,000 to pay for snow removal contractors the following year. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 The Over-the-Rhine Emergency Warming Shelter echoed with chatter Tuesday afternoon as people gathered inside to escape the biggest snowstorm Cincinnati has seen in years. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 But after a snowstorm brought more than 2 feet of snow to the area, one of the chicks died in the nest. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowstorm

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First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowstorm was in 1755

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“Snowstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowstorm. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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snowstorm

noun
snow·​storm -ˌstȯrm How to pronounce snowstorm (audio)
: a storm of falling snow

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