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