snowbird
Translation
snowbird
Examples
My grandparents are snowbirds who go to Florida each winter.
My grandparents are snowbirds who go to Florida each winter.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is a snowbird (sb.) is a person who moves to a warmer place for winter My grandparents are snowbirds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: winter visitor; Antonyms: year-rounder
Etymology
A compound word from 'snow' + 'bird'. It compares people migrating for winter to birds migrating.
Memory Tips
Think of a bird flying away from the snow to find warmth, just as some people do.