Snow

Definition

Snow is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to frozen water vapor that forms white, crystalline flakes and falls to the ground. As a verb, it means to fall as snow or to cover with snow.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /snoʊ/
• Respelling: SNOH

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /snəʊ/
• Respelling: SN-OH

Etymology

The word "snow" originates from Old English "snāw," which is derived from Proto-Germanic "snaiwaz" and Proto-Indo-European "sniegwh," meaning "to snow or to freeze."

Derivatives

• Snowfall (noun)
• Snowy (adjective)
• Snowstorm (noun)
• Snowscape (noun)
• Snowdrift (noun)

Synonyms

• Flurry
• Powder
• Frost

Antonyms

• Heat
• Rain
• Dryness

Usage

The term "snow" is used to describe weather conditions or actions related to snow. Examples include "The snow covered the mountains" (noun) and "It snowed heavily overnight" (verb).

Related Terms

• Hail: Frozen precipitation in the form of balls or lumps of ice.
• Ice: Solid form of water, often found in cold climates.
• Winter: The coldest season of the year, often associated with snow.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• Frozen water vapor that falls as white flakes: Refers to precipitation in cold weather.
  • Example: "The ground was blanketed in snow."
• A layer of accumulated snow: Refers to the build-up of snow on surfaces.
  • Example: "The roof was heavy with snow."

Verb

• To fall as snow: Refers to the action of snowflakes descending.
  • Example: "It snowed all afternoon."
• To cover with snow: Refers to snow accumulating on a surface.
  • Example: "The driveway was completely snowed over."