snowstorm
1 synonym for snowstorm, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A storm featuring strong winds and heavy snowfall.
How to use snowstorm
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
severe snowstorm
snowstorm warning
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...
Full origin of snowstorm →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.
