# snows

/ˈsnoʊz/ (US) · /snˈəʊz/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/snows
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the white, frozen water that falls from the sky. You use this word to talk about the weather or the ground covered in white.

For teachers: the white, frozen precipitation that falls from clouds. Often used in the plural form to refer to the weather or the accumulation of ice and snow on the ground.

## Examples

- The heavy snows of winter make the roads very dangerous.
- The region is famous for its heavy snows during the winter months, attracting many skiers from across the country.
- The ancient texts describe the heavy snows that blanketed the valley, effectively isolating the village from the outside world for several weeks.

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