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snowing

SNOH-ihng
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Snowing (noun) means the falling of snow. Example: “The snowing continued steadily through the morning.”

noun
1
The falling of snow.
"The snowing continued steadily through the morning."

How to use snowing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often used as the present participle of "snow" (it is snowing), describing snow currently falling.

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Word forms

Plural
snowings
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Etymology

Comes from snow (the verb).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snowing” mean?
The word “snowing” means the falling of snow. In plain terms, most often used as the present participle of "snow" (it is snowing), describing snow currently falling.
How do you pronounce “snowing”?
“Snowing” is pronounced SNOH-ihng (/ˈsnoʊɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “snowing” in a sentence?
Here is “snowing” used in a sentence: “The snowing continued steadily through the morning.”
What part of speech is “snowing”?
“Snowing” is a noun.
Is “snowing” a common word?
“Snowing” is an uncommon word in modern English.