noun
Uncommon
snowfall
SNOH-fawl
Snowfall (noun) means an occurrence of snow falling, or the amount that falls. Example: “This winter has seen record snowfall in the mountains.”
noun
1
An occurrence of snow falling, or the amount that falls.
"London recorded a snowfall of 10 centimetres last night."
"There has been snowfall every day this week."
"This winter has seen record snowfall in the mountains."
How to use snowfall
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the event of snow falling, or how much of it came down.
Common pairings
heavy snowfall
annual snowfall
record snowfall
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Word forms
- Plural
- snowfalls
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Etymology
Formed from snow and fall.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “snowfall” mean?
The word “snowfall” means an occurrence of snow falling, or the amount that falls. In plain terms, either the event of snow falling, or how much of it came down.
How do you pronounce “snowfall”?
“Snowfall” is pronounced SNOH-fawl (/ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “snowfall” in a sentence?
Here is “snowfall” used in a sentence: “This winter has seen record snowfall in the mountains.”
What part of speech is “snowfall”?
“Snowfall” is a noun.
Is “snowfall” a common word?
“Snowfall” is an uncommon word in modern English.
