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Definition of snowbound

snowbound

/ˈsnoʊ.baʊnd/
snow · bound
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• adjective

1

Prevented from traveling or leaving a place because of heavy snowfall.

Example

"The travelers remained snowbound in the mountain cabin for three days until the plows cleared the main highway."

2

Surrounded, covered, or blocked in by deep snow.

Example

"Rescue helicopters delivered essential medical supplies to the snowbound village in the high valley."

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• Nearby Words

snowboarder
snowboarding
snowboot
snowbound
snowcap
snowcapped
snowcat

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century as a compound of the noun 'snow' (from Old English 'snāw') and 'bound', the past participle of 'bind' (from Old English 'bindan', meaning to tie up or confine).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snowbound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snowbound
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