# snowmobile

/ˈsnoʊmoʊˌbiɫ/ (US) · /snˈəʊməbˌiːl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/snowmobile
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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