Snowflakes: meaning, definitions and examples

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snowflakes

 

[ ˈsnəʊfleɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

Ice crystals that fall as snow. Each snowflake is unique in shape and form.

Synonyms

snow crystals

Examples of usage

  • Look at the snowflakes falling from the sky.
  • Every snowflake is different.
Context #2 | Noun

art

A decorative design resembling a snowflake, often used in winter-themed decorations.

Synonyms

snowflake design, snowflake pattern

Examples of usage

  • She created beautiful snowflakes out of paper.
  • The snowflake pattern was featured on the holiday cards.

Translations

Translations of the word "snowflakes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flocos de neve

🇮🇳 हिमपात

🇩🇪 Schneeflocken

🇮🇩 kepingan salju

🇺🇦 сніжинки

🇵🇱 płatki śniegu

🇯🇵 雪の結晶

🇫🇷 flocons de neige

🇪🇸 copos de nieve

🇹🇷 kar taneleri

🇰🇷 눈송이

🇸🇦 رقاقات الثلج

🇨🇿 sněhové vločky

🇸🇰 snehové vločky

🇨🇳 雪花

🇸🇮 snežinke

🇮🇸 snjókorn

🇰🇿 қар ұлпалары

🇬🇪 თოვლის ფანტელები

🇦🇿 qar dənəcikləri

🇲🇽 copos de nieve

Etymology

The term 'snowflake' dates back to the 14th century, with 'snow' referring to frozen precipitation and 'flake' indicating a small, thin piece. Snowflakes have fascinated people for centuries due to their unique and intricate designs, with each one forming as a result of specific atmospheric conditions. In modern times, 'snowflake' is often used metaphorically to describe someone as delicate or unique.