snowstorm

noun

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

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After rescuing her from a life-threatening snowstorm, sparks begin to fly between them. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025 Westfield's ordinance for shoveling sidewalks In Westfield, residents are responsible for having snow removed from their sidewalks within 24 hours of the completion of the snowstorm. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025 As the first snowstorm of the season fell throughout the province of Ontario, Atletico Ottawa and Cavalry FC competed through treacherous snow and blizzard-like conditions in front of 13,132 fans, making for a remarkable Canadian Premier League Final. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025 But severe weather, including a snowstorm in Chicago, was also a factor. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowstorm

Word History

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 23 Nov. 2025.

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snowstorm

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

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