snows

word · lemma: snow

Definition

The verb form meaning that snow is falling from the sky, usually used with 'it' as the subject. 'Snows' is the third-person singular present tense.

Usage & Nuances

Used almost always impersonally: 'it snows.' More common in weather forecasts and descriptions. Rarely used with other subjects or as a noun in plural ('snows' as a plural noun is literary/poetic). Don't confuse with 'snow' (noun or verb base form).

Example Sentences

Sometimes it snows in April.

basic

Every winter, it snows in this town.

basic

If it snows tomorrow, school might close.

basic

Wow, it snows a lot more than I expected up here.

natural

It only snows a few days a year where I live.

natural

Don’t be surprised if it snows later tonight—the forecast said it might.

natural