Snowstorm: meaning, definitions and examples
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snowstorm
[ ˈsnəʊˌstɔːm ]
weather condition
A snowstorm is a storm in which there is a heavy fall of snow.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The roads were closed due to the severe snowstorm.
- We got stuck at home during the snowstorm.
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
Word origin
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.