snowdrift
1 synonym for snowdrift, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bank of snow piled up by the wind.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
snowbank
How to use snowdrift
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
deep snowdrift
stuck in a snowdrift
buried in a snowdrift
snowdrifts on the road
It is an ordinary, neutral word used in everyday speech and writing.
Etymology
The word is a compound formed in English from snow and drift.
Full origin of snowdrift →Frequently asked questions
What is a snowdrift?
A snowdrift is a bank of snow that the wind has piled up.
Is snowdrift one word or two?
It is normally written as one word, although snow drift also appears as a variant.
What is another word for snowdrift?
Snowbank is a common alternative.
