Word
snowmobile
Phoneticssnow·mo·bile, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsnoʊmoʊˌbiɫ/
UK/snˈəʊməbˌiːl/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a vehicle with a long track and skis that you use for traveling over snow. It has an engine and is used for fun or for getting around in the winter.
n. a motorized vehicle designed for travel over snow, featuring a long, continuous track for propulsion and skis for steering. Often used for recreational purposes or in remote winter environments.
Examples
“We rented a snowmobile to explore the frozen lake.”
“The local guide led us on a snowmobile tour through the dense pine forest, stopping to show us hidden ice caves.”
“While traditional snowmobiles rely on internal combustion engines, modern electric models are gaining popularity in national parks where noise pollution must be strictly controlled.”
Examples
simple
“We rented a snowmobile to explore the frozen lake.”
contextual
“The local guide led us on a snowmobile tour through the dense pine forest, stopping to show us hidden ice caves.”
complex
“While traditional snowmobiles rely on internal combustion engines, modern electric models are gaining popularity in national parks where noise pollution must be strictly controlled.”
Real-World Examples
“It took an hour of travelling to get to the dive site, by foot and by snowmobile.” Etymology
From snow + -mobile.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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