snowstorm
Translation
snowstorm
Examples
The snowstorm closed all the schools.
The snowstorm closed all the schools.
We were trapped by a heavy snowstorm.
We were trapped by a heavy snowstorm.
Grammar Patterns
((a snowstorm)) a storm with heavy snow The weather forecast predicted a snowstorm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blizzard, snowsquall
Etymology
A compound word from 'snow' and 'storm'. Literally a 'storm of snow'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a powerful storm, but instead of rain, there's a huge amount of snow.