Snowbank: meaning, definitions and examples
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snowbank
[ ˈsnoʊbæŋk ]
weather phenomenon
A snowbank is a mass of snow that has accumulated in a particular area, usually as a result of natural conditions such as snowfall and wind. Snowbanks often form along roadways, pathways, and in open areas where the snow can drift or pile up. They can vary in size and can last for several weeks or months, depending on weather conditions. In colder climates, snowbanks may become sources of water as they melt during warmer seasons.
Synonyms
snow mound, snow pile, snowdrift.
Examples of usage
- The kids loved to play in the snowbank at the end of the street.
- After the snowstorm, there was a large snowbank in front of my house.
- Be careful when driving; the snowbank obscured the view of the intersection.
Translations
Translations of the word "snowbank" in other languages:
🇵🇹 banco de neve
🇮🇳 बर्फ़ का ढेर
🇩🇪 Schneehaufen
🇮🇩 tumpukan salju
🇺🇦 снігова купа
🇵🇱 zaspół śniegu
🇯🇵 雪の山
🇫🇷 banque de neige
🇪🇸 banco de nieve
🇹🇷 kar bankası
🇰🇷 눈더미
🇸🇦 بنك الثلج
🇨🇿 sněhový bank
🇸🇰 snežný bank
🇨🇳 雪堆
🇸🇮 snežni bank
🇮🇸 snjóbanki
🇰🇿 қар банкі
🇬🇪 თოვლის ბანკი
🇦🇿 qar bankı
🇲🇽 banco de nieve
Etymology
The word 'snowbank' is a compound noun formed from 'snow' and 'bank'. The word 'snow' has its origins in Old English 'snāw', which is related to the German word 'Schnee' and the Dutch word 'snee'. The term 'bank' comes from Old Norse 'banki', meaning 'a rising ground'. The usage of 'snowbank' began to emerge in the English language in the late 19th century as community experiences with snowfall increased and urban planning began to factor in snow accumulation. As regions began to have to contend more frequently with heavy snowfall, the term became commonplace to describe the often hazardous accumulations of snow along roads and pathways.