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Definition of snowmobile

snowmobile

/ˈsnoʊ.məˌbiːl/
snow · mo · bile
Plural:snowmobiles
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Past Simple:snowmobiled
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Past Participle:snowmobiled
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Present Participle:snowmobiling
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snowmobile Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small motorized vehicle designed for traveling over snow and ice, typically steered by front skis and propelled by a continuous rear track.

Example

"The rescue team used a snowmobile to reach the hikers stranded high in the mountain pass."

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• verb

1

To travel or ride over snow on a snowmobile.

Example

"Every winter, they snowmobile across the frozen lake to visit their neighbor's cabin."

• Nearby Words

snowmaking
snowman
snowmelt
snowmobile
snowmobiler
snowmobilist
snowpack

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a blend of "snow" and "automobile," originally registered as a trademark in 1923 by American inventor Virgil D. White for a kit that converted Ford Model T cars for winter travel.

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