Definition

A person who walks or travels over snow using special footwear called snowshoes, which help them move more easily on soft, deep snow.

Example

The snowshoer enjoyed exploring the winter landscape in the quiet forest.

Conversation

Have you ever tried snowshoeing in the winter?

Not yet, but I’ve heard it's really fun!

I love being a snowshoer — it feels like walking on clouds.

That sounds amazing! I should definitely give it a go.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowshoer → It is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "shoe" (from Old English *sceo*, meaning a covering for the foot) combined with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A snowshoer is a person who wears shoes designed for walking on snow.

Memory Tip

Think of someone wearing special 'shoes' ('shoe') to walk on 'snow' — that's what a snowshoer does.

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