snowflake
3 synonyms for snowflake, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A single small crystal of falling snow, usually with six-sided symmetry.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use snowflake
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
delicate snowflake
unique snowflake
The slang sense is informal and often used as an insult in political or online arguments — it can come across as dismissive or inflammatory.
Etymology
Formed from snow and flake. Compare Saterland Frisian Sneeflokke (“snowflake”), Dutch sneeuwvlok, Luxembourgish Schnéiflack and German Schneeflocke.
Full origin of snowflake →Frequently asked questions
What does “snowflake” mean?
The word “snowflake” means a single small crystal of falling snow, usually with six-sided symmetry. In plain terms, literally a tiny snow crystal; as slang, a dismissive label for someone considered easily offended.
How do you pronounce “snowflake”?
“Snowflake” is pronounced SNOH-flayk (/ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “snowflake” in a sentence?
Here is “snowflake” used in a sentence: “Under the microscope, no two snowflakes looked exactly alike.”
What part of speech is “snowflake”?
“Snowflake” is a noun.
How many meanings does “snowflake” have?
“Snowflake” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a single small crystal of falling snow, usually with six-sided symmetry.
Related words
snowfleck
