snowstorm

noun

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

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Another historic snowstorm for the East doesn’t appear to be in the cards for the next few days at least, thanks to a major pattern change that will finally defrost the Northeast. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 The recent snowstorm in the area didn’t help improve conditions either, as ten inches of snow correlates to only one inch of precipitation, the city said. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026 On a late January morning—in between East Coast snowstorms—skiers and snowboarders of all ages mill around, adjusting gloves, zipping up jackets, and clipping into skis, sometimes for the very first time. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 The freezing temperatures have gripped the area since the major snowstorm. Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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snowstorm

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

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