Definition

Describing a mountain or hill that is covered with snow on its top.

Example

The snowcapped peaks were a beautiful sight against the clear blue sky.

Conversation

Have you seen the pictures of those snowcapped mountains?

Yes! They look absolutely stunning in winter.

I can't wait to go hiking there next summer.

It'll be so much fun, especially with those views!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowcapped → It is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "capped" (from the verb "cap" which comes from Old French *cape*, meaning to cover or to put a cap on). The word "snowcapped" describes something that is covered with snow on top, like a mountain peak.

Memory Tip

Imagine a mountain that is 'covered' ('capped') with 'frozen precipitation' ('snow') — that's what snowcapped means.

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