Definition

A person who operates or rides a snowmobile, which is a vehicle designed for traveling on snow.

Example

The snowmobilist raced through the snowy landscape, enjoying the thrill of the ride.

Conversation

I saw a group of snowmobilists on the trail yesterday.

That sounds fun! I've never tried snowmobiling before.

You should definitely give it a shot; it looks exhilarating.

I might just do that — being a snowmobilist sounds like a great adventure!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowmobilist → It is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "mobilist" (from "mobile" derived from Latin *mobilis*, meaning movable, and the suffix "-ist" meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A snowmobilist is a person who operates or is involved with snowmobiles, which are movable vehicles designed for traveling on snow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'snow' as the frozen precipitation and 'mobilist' as someone who is involved with movable vehicles. This helps you remember that a snowmobilist is someone who operates a vehicle designed for snowy conditions.

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