Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snowed-in
adjective
/ˈsnoʊd ɪn/
Definition
When someone is unable to leave their home or location due to heavy snowfall blocking access.
Examples
- Due to the blizzard, we were snowed-in for two days.
- She felt cozy while being snowed-in, enjoying hot cocoa and movies.
- The roads were impassable, leaving many families snowed-in over the weekend.
Meaning
The term ‘snowed-in’ describes a situation where individuals are trapped at home or in a certain place because of a severe snowstorm that makes travel impossible.
Synonyms
- stranded
- blocked in
- stuck at home
