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snowstorm

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Noun — A storm featuring strong winds and heavy snowfall.

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Etymology

From earlier snow-storm, snow storm, equivalent to snow + storm. Compare Scots snawstorm (“snowstorm”), Saterland Frisian Sneestoarm (“snowstorm”), West Frisian sniestoarm (“snowstorm”), Dutch sneeuwstorm (“snowstorm”), German Low German Sneestorm (“snowstorm”), German Schneesturm (“snowstorm”), Danish snestorm (“snows...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snowstorm” mean?

The word “snowstorm” means a storm featuring strong winds and heavy snowfall. In plain terms, a storm with heavy snow and wind, worse than an ordinary snowfall.

How do you pronounce “snowstorm”?

“Snowstorm” is pronounced SNOHS-tawm (/ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ in IPA).

How do you use “snowstorm” in a sentence?

Here is “snowstorm” used in a sentence: “The snowstorm shut down the highway for two days.”

What part of speech is “snowstorm”?

“Snowstorm” is a noun.

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