snowblower

noun

snow·​blow·​er ˈsnō-ˌblō-ər How to pronounce snowblower (audio)
: a machine for removing snow (as from a driveway or sidewalk) in which a rotating spiral blade picks up and propels the snow aside

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Brad also took the time to guide Thomas in using the snowblower, which was a huge thrill for Thomas, who has always been fascinated by power tools. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025 Kelley said the lava flow could potentially cause tens of thousands of explosions and billions of microbes will stream out onto the sea floor like flakes from a snowblower. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025 The snowblower becomes both a practical tool and a weapon of judgment. Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025 Then there’s the bribery scheme that had an MSP unit handing out commercial driver’s licenses in exchange for snowblowers and new driveways. Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowblower

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First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowblower was in 1950

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“Snowblower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowblower. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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snowblower

noun
snow·​blow·​er ˈsnō-ˌblō(-ə)r How to pronounce snowblower (audio)
: a machine in which a rotating device picks up and throws snow aside
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