Word
snowman
Phoneticssnow·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsnoʊˌmæn/
UK/snˈəʊmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a figure made out of packed snow that looks like a person. You usually make one for fun in the winter using two or three large snowballs.
n. an anthropomorphic figure constructed from packed snow, typically consisting of three spheres of increasing size. Often decorated with coal, stones, or vegetables to represent facial features and clothing.
Examples
“The children built a large snowman in the front yard.”
“After the heavy blizzard, every house on the street had a unique snowman standing on the lawn.”
“The melting snowman served as a poignant, if temporary, reminder of the fleeting nature of winter's beauty as the first signs of the spring thaw began to appear.”
Examples
simple
“The children built a large snowman in the front yard.”
contextual
“After the heavy blizzard, every house on the street had a unique snowman standing on the lawn.”
complex
“The melting snowman served as a poignant, if temporary, reminder of the fleeting nature of winter's beauty as the first signs of the spring thaw began to appear.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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