Definition

A view or area of land that is mostly covered in snow.

Example

The snowscape was breathtaking, with white blankets covering the trees and hills.

Conversation

Did you see the pictures from our trip to the mountains last winter?

Yes! That snowscape was absolutely breathtaking.

I know, right? It felt like we were in a postcard.

Totally! I can't wait to go back and see it again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowscape is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "scape" (from Old English *sceap*, meaning view or landscape). The word describes a landscape or view covered in snow.

Memory Tip

Picture a beautiful 'view' ('scape') that is covered in 'frozen precipitation' ('snow') — that's what a snowscape is.

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