noun

flurry

FLUH-ree

Flurry (noun) means a brief, light snowfall. Example: “A flurry of snow dusted the rooftops overnight.”

noun

A brief, light snowfall.

"A flurry of snow dusted the rooftops overnight."

A sudden burst of activity or excitement.

"There was a flurry of phone calls after the announcement."

How to use flurry

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA brief burst — either of snow or of sudden activity.

Common pairings

a flurry of activity snow flurry flurry of excitement

flurried past tense, flurries plural, Flurrys plural, flurries singular

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Can you complete this real example?

A _____ of snow dusted the rooftops overnight.

Likely an American blend of "flutter" and "hurry."

stir hustle fuss ado bustle snow flurry

move activity trouble wake raise mix shift jail

curry hurry furry slurry blurry scurry

What does “flurry” mean?

The word “flurry” means a brief, light snowfall. In plain terms, a brief burst — either of snow or of sudden activity.

How do you pronounce “flurry”?

“Flurry” is pronounced FLUH-ree (/ˈflʌ.ɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “flurry” in a sentence?

Here is “flurry” used in a sentence: “A flurry of snow dusted the rooftops overnight.”

What part of speech is “flurry”?

“Flurry” is a noun.

How many meanings does “flurry” have?

“Flurry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brief, light snowfall.

move activity trouble wake raise mix shift jail