Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

driven-snow

noun

/ˈdrɪvən snoʊ/

Definition

Driven snow refers to snow that is blown by the wind, often resulting in a swirling and drifting effect.

Examples

After the blizzard, the roads were covered in driven snow that made driving hazardous.
The driven snow danced in the air, giving a magical quality to the winter landscape.
She struggled to walk through the drifts of driven snow that had piled up against the fence.

Meaning

This term describes snow that is carried along by strong winds, creating conditions where the snow may not only fall from the sky but also be reshaped and moved across the ground.