Pronunciation

/nəʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A white, crystalline solid formed by the freezing and deposition of water, falling from clouds; also used figuratively for any heavy precipitation or flurry of particles. For example: “The children built a snowman in their backyard.”
• Verb: To fall as snow, or to cover with snow. For example: “The ground was snowing heavily after the winter storm.”
• Adjective: White, powdery, or consisting of ice crystals, typical of winter weather. For example: “A blanket of fresh snow covered the trees.”
• Noun: (informal) An event or situation causing excitement or distraction. For example: “The sudden snowstorm caused chaos on the roads.”

Phrases

• “It’s snowing heavily” describes heavy snowfall.
• “A dusting of snow” refers to a light layer of snow.
• “Snowball fight” is a playful activity involving throwing snowballs.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She watched the snowflakes dance in the moonlight.”
• Verb: “The farmer plowed through the freshly fallen snow.”
• Adjective: “The winter landscape was blanketed in crisp, white snow.”
• Noun: “The news of the unexpected snow caused a stir among the community.”

Synonyms

• Flurries
• Frost
• Ice crystals
• Winter precipitation
• Whiteout
• Snowfall
• Drifts
• Snowbank