Definition

The amount of snow that falls from the sky during a specific time or in a certain place.

Example

The snowfall last night covered the ground in a thick layer of white.

Conversation

Did you see the snowfall last night?

I did! It was so beautiful outside this morning.

Yeah, I love how everything looks so peaceful after a big snowfall.

Exactly! Let's go out and take some pictures!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowfall → It is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "fall" (from Old English *feallan*, meaning to fall or descend). The word "snowfall" describes the act of snow falling from the sky.

Memory Tip

Imagine frozen precipitation ('snow') coming down ('fall') from the sky — that's what snowfall means.

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