snowman

noun

snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman How to pronounce snowman (audio)
: snow shaped to resemble a human figure

Examples of snowman in a Sentence

The kids built a snowman in the front yard.
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With its signature drinks priced between 2 to 8 yuan (30 cents to $1.20), a catchy theme song and a snowman mascot, Mixue has attracted a massive customer base across China since its founding in Henan province nearly three decades ago. Hassan Tayir, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025 In the nation’s capital, a Georgetown Law student erected a snowman in front of the Washington Monument. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025 Many residents took advantage of the winter weather, by building snowmen and sliding down snowy hills. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025 Winter Festival Go sledding and ice skating, build a snowman or roast marshmallows at this annual event at Poway Community park. Kate Murphy, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowman

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowman was in 1827

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“Snowman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowman. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

snowman

noun
snow·​man ˈsnō-ˌman How to pronounce snowman (audio)
-ˈman
: snow shaped to resemble a person

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