noun Uncommon

snowman

SNOH-man

Snowman (noun) means a figure shaped like a person, built by stacking balls of snow, often decorated with a face and arms. Example: “The kids built a snowman with a carrot nose and coal eyes.”

noun

A figure shaped like a person, built by stacking balls of snow, often decorated with a face and arms.

"The kids built a snowman with a carrot nose and coal eyes."

How to use snowman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person-shaped figure made from stacked snowballs.

Common pairings

build a snowman melting snowman

Word forms

snowmen plural

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Etymology

A simple compound of "snow" and "man."

Rhymes for snowman

bowman showman

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snowman” mean?

The word “snowman” means a figure shaped like a person, built by stacking balls of snow, often decorated with a face and arms. In plain terms, a person-shaped figure made from stacked snowballs.

How do you pronounce “snowman”?

“Snowman” is pronounced SNOH-man (/ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “snowman” in a sentence?

Here is “snowman” used in a sentence: “The kids built a snowman with a carrot nose and coal eyes.”

What part of speech is “snowman”?

“Snowman” is a noun.

Is “snowman” a common word?

“Snowman” is an uncommon word in modern English.