snowmobile

noun

snow·​mo·​bile ˈsnō-mō-ˌbēl How to pronounce snowmobile (audio)
: any of various automotive vehicles for travel on snow
specifically : an open vehicle for usually one or two persons with steerable skis on the front and an endless belt at the rear

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The emergency rescue process — with some Chicago firefighters using snowmobiles to reach people — was slow and the escape options limited for drivers on Lake Shore Drive, according to a city analysis. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025 Warmer winters, increased costs of keeping sled dogs and the convenience of modern transportation vehicles like snowmobiles have put the island’s dog-sledding culture in jeopardy. Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025 Off-mountain Activities Snowmobiling The only way to see Yellowstone National Park’s most famous sites, including Old Faithful, is by snowmobile or snowcoach in winter. Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025 Search efforts intensified in recent days, involving helicopters, snowmobiles and ground crews covering the mountainous and snow-covered region. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowmobile

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmobile was in 1923

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“Snowmobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmobile. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

snowmobile

noun
snow·​mo·​bile ˈsnō-mō-ˌbēl How to pronounce snowmobile (audio)
: any of various motor vehicles for travel on snow
snowmobiler
-ˌbē-lər
noun
snowmobiling
-ˌbē-liŋ
noun

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