Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snow

Noun
/snoʊ/
Definition
Snow is precipitation that consists of ice crystals that fall from clouds when the atmospheric conditions are cold enough.
Examples
  • The children built a snowman in the yard.
  • We went skiing on the fresh snow at the resort.
  • Snowflakes danced in the air as we walked home.
Meaning
Snow typically occurs during winter and covers the ground in a white layer. It is formed when water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals.
Synonyms
  • ice
  • flakes
  • powder