noun
flurry
FLUH-ree
Flurry (noun) means a brief, light snowfall. Example: “A flurry of snow dusted the rooftops overnight.”
noun
1
A brief, light snowfall.
"A flurry of snow dusted the rooftops overnight."
2
A sudden burst of activity or excitement.
"The Championship highflyers almost got their reward for a resilient performance on their first visit to the Emirates, surviving a flurry of first-half Arsenal chances before hitting back with a classic sucker punch."
— Chris Bevan, Arsenal 1 - 1 Leeds (2011)
"The day before the wedding was a flurry of preparations."
"Higglety, pigglety, pop! The dog has eaten the mop; The pig's in a hurry, The cat's in a flurry, Higglety, pigglety, pop!"
— Jonathan Langley, Collins Bedtime Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Tales (1998)
"There was a flurry of phone calls after the announcement."
How to use flurry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brief burst — either of snow or of sudden activity.
Common pairings
a flurry of activity
snow flurry
flurry of excitement
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Word forms
- Plural
- flurries
- Third person singular
- flurries
- Past tense
- flurried
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A _____ of snow dusted the rooftops overnight.
Etymology
Likely an American blend of "flutter" and "hurry."
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Rhymes for flurry
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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.
