Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spring-thaw
Noun
/sprɪŋ θɔː/
Definition
The period in spring when ice and snow melt due to rising temperatures.
Examples
- During the spring-thaw, the rivers swell with melting snow.
- The garden came to life after the long winter and the spring-thaw.
- Farmers rely on spring-thaw to help supply water to their crops.
Meaning
Spring-thaw refers to the seasonal change when warmer weather causes frozen water, such as snow and ice, to melt, leading to changes in the environment, including increased water flow in rivers and streams.
Synonyms
- Thaw
- Melting season
- Spring melt
