Snowfall Meaning in English
word
ˈsnoʊfɑɫ
SNOH-fahl
snˈəʊfɔːl
sn-OH-fawl
Definition
Snowfall is the amount of snow that falls during a particular period of time. It can also mean the event or act of snow falling from the sky.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable and used with 'heavy,' 'light,' or specific measurements ('a heavy snowfall'). Common in weather reports. Not the same as 'snowstorm' (which implies strong winds or blizzard conditions).
Spanish: nevadaPortuguese (BR): queda de nevePortuguese (PT): queda de neveChinese (Simplified): 降雪Chinese (Traditional): 降雪Hindi: तुषारपातArabic: تساقط الثلوجBengali: তুষারপাতRussian: снегопадJapanese: 降雪Vietnamese: tuyết rơiKorean: 눈 내림 - 강설Turkish: kar yağışıUrdu: برفباریIndonesian: turun salju
Example Sentences
There was a heavy snowfall last night.
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The snowfall covered the roads.
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We are expecting more snowfall this weekend.
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The snowfall made everything look so peaceful in the morning.
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Last year, the city broke its record for the most snowfall in one day.
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I love watching the gentle snowfall through the window.
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