snowy

adjective

ˈsnō-ē 

snowier; snowiest

1

a

: composed of snow or melted snow

b

: marked by or covered with snow

2

a

: whitened by snow

b

: snow-white

snowily

ˈsnō-ə-lē 

adverb

snowiness

ˈsnō-ē-nəs 

noun

Examples of snowy in a Sentence

This is the snowiest winter in years.

Recent Examples on the Web

Likewise, the dusty, dun colors of Gaza contrast with the snowy winter and blooming spring of D.C. seen from Zuaiter’s window. —Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024

The jacket has a shorter length, but the full-zip front enclosure and cozy lining make this heavy-weight jacket warm enough for winter weather, including snowy days as seen in the Walmart ad. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024

And with the Farmer’s Almanac calling for a snowy and wet winter, now is the time to prepare your home for what’s to come. —Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024

On Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy – returning to action after missing last week’s loss with a shoulder injury – threw for just 94 yards in the snowy conditions as the 49ers were outgained 372 to 239 in total yards by the Bills. —Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing snowy

• snowy egret
• snowy owl
• snowy plover

Kids Definition

snowy

adjective

ˈsnō-ē 

snowier; snowiest

1

: marked by or covered with snow

a snowy day

snowy mountaintops

2

a

: whitened by or as if by snow

an orchard snowy with apple blossoms

b

: snow-white

Geographical Definition

Snowy

geographical name

river 278 miles (447 kilometers) long in southeastern Australia flowing from the Snowy Mountains in southeastern New South Wales to the Pacific in southeastern Victoria