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snowfall

SNOH-fawl

Snowfall (noun) means an occurrence of snow falling, or the amount that falls. Example: “This winter has seen record snowfall in the mountains.”

noun
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An occurrence of snow falling, or the amount that falls.
"This winter has seen record snowfall in the mountains."

How to Use Snowfall

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the event of snow falling, or how much of it came down.

Common pairings
heavy snowfall annual snowfall record snowfall

Word Forms

snowfalls plural

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What does “snowfall” mean?

The word “snowfall” means an occurrence of snow falling, or the amount that falls. In plain terms, either the event of snow falling, or how much of it came down.

How do you pronounce “snowfall”?

“Snowfall” is pronounced SNOH-fawl (/ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ in IPA).

How do you use “snowfall” in a sentence?

Here is “snowfall” used in a sentence: “This winter has seen record snowfall in the mountains.”

What part of speech is “snowfall”?

“Snowfall” is a noun.

Is “snowfall” a common word?

“Snowfall” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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