snowman

noun

snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman How to pronounce snowman (audio)
: snow shaped to resemble a human figure

Examples of snowman in a Sentence

The kids built a snowman in the front yard.
Recent Examples on the Web As long as the cold isn’t too extreme, kids who lose interest in fishing can entertain themselves with snowmen, snowball fights or sledding on a nearby hill. Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 From skiing to ice skating and building snowmen to drinking hot cocoa, cold weather is great for a slew of things. The Enquirer, 10 Jan. 2024 To ward off inclement weather (like the snowstorm that canceled the parade in 2008) a snowman is burned in effigy prior to each Bockfest weekend during what's dubbed as the Precipitation Retaliation Happy Hour. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024 The first snowfall of winter brings with it a sinister snowman, signaling the return of a serial killer. David Nikel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 One fan smuggled in enough snow to build a snowman in a vacant box seat, a blue-and-white pennant in its icy grasp. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2024 Gift this delicious, caffeine-free latte mix on its own or along with a festive Christmas mug (like this snowman mug or this moose mug). Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023 The one-piece suit has a full zipper for easy on and off and reinforcement at the knees, seat, and cuffs for extra durability while building a snowman. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024 The carnival is known in part for its mascot, Bonhomme, a snowman with a red hat, black buttons and the characteristic French Canadian ceinture fléchée, a type of sash. Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowman was in 1827

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“Snowman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowman. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

snowman

noun
snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman How to pronounce snowman (audio)
-ˈman
: snow shaped to resemble a person

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