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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And, with other major holidays including Thanksgiving happening between the end of October and December, others aren't so fond of the idea of skipping straight to snowmen and Santas. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Along with sledding and snowmen, snowy weather also brings additional household chores. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 Each episode features a Festive Faceoff, like making an ugly Christmas sweater or building a snowman blindfolded, that tests the hopefuls’ holiday spirit while also allowing the judges and viewers to get to know the guys’ backgrounds and personalities. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024 Our Guide to Jacksonville See a Sand-Sculpting Competition While other states are building snowmen, Floridians take to the beach for sand sculpting competitions. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

snowman

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

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