Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snowman

noun
/ˈsnoʊ.mæn/
Definition
A figure made of packed snow, typically shaped like a human, often decorated with various items to represent facial features and clothing.
Examples
  • Every winter, the children would build a snowman in the backyard.
  • We decorated our snowman with a scarf and a hat.
  • The snowman melted away once the temperatures rose.
Meaning
A snowman is a playful creation made by stacking snow into large balls, usually forming a larger lower body and a smaller upper body, often adorned with items like a carrot for the nose and stones or coal for the eyes.
Synonyms
  • frosty figure
  • snow sculpture
  • iced figure