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Definition of snowy

snowy

/ˈsnoʊ.i/
snow · y
Adverb:snowily
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• adjective

1

Covered with, filled with, or characterized by falling snow.

Example

"The children spent the entire afternoon building forts in the snowy fields."

2

Resembling snow, especially in being unblemished, bright, or pure white.

Example

"The majestic egret stood silently in the marsh, its snowy plumage contrasting beautifully against the dark green reeds."

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• Rhymes for snowy

• Nearby Words

snowplow
snowshoe
snowshoe hare
snowy
snowy egret
snowy grouper
snowy owl

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'snowy', from Old English 'snāwig' (snowy), derived from 'snāw' (snow) + '-ig' (-y).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snowy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snowy
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