Definition

A weather event that involves a lot of snow falling quickly, often causing difficult conditions for travel and visibility.

Example

The snowstorm made it impossible to drive to work yesterday.

Conversation

Did you hear about the snowstorm coming this weekend?

Yeah, I saw the news; they said it might be really bad.

I hope it doesn't cause too many problems for people.

Same here! I just want to stay cozy inside with some hot chocolate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowstorm → It is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "storm" (from Old English *storm*, meaning a violent disturbance of the atmosphere). The word "snowstorm" refers to a violent weather event characterized by heavy snowfall and strong winds.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scene where frozen precipitation ('snow') is being violently disturbed ('storm') — that's what a snowstorm is.

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