Snowstorm: meaning, definitions and examples

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snowstorm

 

[ ˈsnəʊˌstɔːm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather condition

A snowstorm is a storm in which there is a heavy fall of snow.

Synonyms

blizzard, snowfall

Examples of usage

  • The roads were closed due to the severe snowstorm.
  • We got stuck at home during the snowstorm.
Context #2 | Noun

impact on transportation

A snowstorm can cause disruption to transportation and infrastructure.

Synonyms

snow squall, whiteout

Examples of usage

  • The airport cancelled flights because of the snowstorm.
  • The snowstorm delayed the train services.

Translations

Translations of the word "snowstorm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nevasca

🇮🇳 बर्फ़ीला तूफ़ान

🇩🇪 Schneesturm

🇮🇩 badai salju

🇺🇦 снігова буря

🇵🇱 burza śnieżna

🇯🇵 吹雪 (ふぶき)

🇫🇷 tempête de neige

🇪🇸 tormenta de nieve

🇹🇷 kar fırtınası

🇰🇷 눈보라

🇸🇦 عاصفة ثلجية

🇨🇿 sněhová bouře

🇸🇰 snehová búrka

🇨🇳 暴风雪 (bàofēngxuě)

🇸🇮 snežni vihar

🇮🇸 snjóstormur

🇰🇿 қарлы боран

🇬🇪 თოვლის ქარიშხალი

🇦🇿 qar fırtınası

🇲🇽 tormenta de nieve

Etymology

The term 'snowstorm' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the combination of 'snow' and 'storm'. Snowstorms have been a natural phenomenon for centuries, impacting regions with heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions. They have influenced transportation, agriculture, and daily life in various parts of the world.

See also: snow, snowboard, snowboarder, snowfall, snowflake, snowslide, snowslip, snowy.