Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flurries
noun
/ˈflər.iz/
Definition
A brief and light snowfall or a series of similar movements, often used to describe the way snow falls lightly and quickly.
Examples
- We could see flurries falling from the sky during our walk.
- The children loved to catch the flurries on their tongues.
- Flurries were expected throughout the afternoon.
Meaning
Flurries refer to short bursts of snowfall, typically characterized by their lightness and lack of accumulation. This term can also be metaphorically used to describe anything that occurs in a sudden, brief manner, like a flurry of activity.
Synonyms
- Snow flurries
- Light snow
- Snow showers
