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Definition of snowmelt

snowmelt

/ˈsnoʊˌmɛlt/
snow · melt
Plural:snowmelts
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snowmelt Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Surface runoff and water produced by the melting of snow.

Example

"Spring snowmelt from the surrounding mountain ranges replenishes the valley's reservoirs each year."

2

The seasonal process or period during which accumulated snow melts.

Example

"Wait until after the spring snowmelt before attempting to hike the high alpine trails."

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• Nearby Words

snowmaker
snowmaking
snowman
snowmelt
snowmobile
snowmobiler
snowmobilist

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