snowfall
|snow-fall|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈsnoʊˌfɔl/
🇬🇧
/ˈsnəʊˌfɔːl/
amount of snow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'snowfall' originates from the combination of 'snow' and 'fall', where 'snow' refers to frozen precipitation and 'fall' refers to the act of descending.
Historical Evolution
'snowfall' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe the act or instance of snow falling.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of snow falling', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the amount of snow that falls in a particular area during a specific period.
The snowfall last night was heavier than expected.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 20:06