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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Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar Several iconic characters are a part of this 263-piece Lego Star Wars advent calendar, and some are even wearing festive outfits, including BB-8 dressed as a snowman and a Jawa in a holiday sweater. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 Polar Wishes Collection Celebrate the season with traditional holiday motifs, such as light-up angels, presents, and snowmen. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025 At first, the snowman is part of the couple’s silly, intimate games, but eventually becomes a third wheel, resulting in homicidal rage and the love montage descending into something more akin to a horror movie. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025 In fact, there was an original draft of the script in which the snowman returned at the end of the movie that was never shot. EW.com, 4 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 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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