snowmelt

noun

snow·​melt ˈsnō-ˌmelt How to pronounce snowmelt (audio)
: runoff produced by melting snow

Examples of snowmelt in a Sentence

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Rainstorms and snowmelt in the spring can make the water fresher or, as locals sometimes say, sweeter; droughts and hot spells in the summer can make the water saltier. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2024 The Arkansas River fills with snowmelt in late spring and early summer, creating a whitewater playground for rafters, kayakers, and stand-up paddleboarders. Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 Salt River Project says snowmelt runoff on the Salt and Verde river watersheds will push its reservoirs to near capacity. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024 Each of the abodes will measure up to 5,000 square feet in size and feature a two-car garage and snowmelt driveway. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowmelt 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmelt was circa 1927

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“Snowmelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmelt. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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