snowman

noun

snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman How to pronounce snowman (audio)
: snow shaped to resemble a human figure

Examples of snowman in a Sentence

The kids built a snowman in the front yard.
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Someone get this snowman an ice bath ASAP. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 This includes flowers, topiaries and gardens for spring; lobsters, starfish and octopuses for summer and holiday themed patterns, including snowmen and Santa Claus for Christmas. Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026 In the summer, strolling and biking along the four reservoirs completely reset my nervous system; in the winter, the water becomes a frozen playground where people of all ages build snowmen and figure skate to their heart’s content. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026 Not as great of a kids’ parade as the one at Christmas with elves and Santa Claus and toys and snowmen. David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowman

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowman was in 1827

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“Snowman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowman. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

snowman

noun
snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman How to pronounce snowman (audio)
-ˈman
: snow shaped to resemble a person

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