snowstorm

noun

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

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The prosecution argued that Read intentionally or recklessly struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him for dead outside in a snowstorm and then tried to cover it up. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025 That evening, Read and O’Keefe went out with friends to two bars in Canton – a suburb about 20 miles south of Boston – ahead of a historic snowstorm. Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 18 June 2025 The class was missing several students because of a snowstorm the day before, but Ms. Anderson forged ahead, supported by two other teachers. Jackie Mader, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025 The priest was delayed by a sudden Midwest snowstorm, but still passed along exorcism information over a Zoom call. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowstorm

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 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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