snowstorm
word
Definition
A snowstorm is a weather event where a large amount of snow falls quickly, usually with strong winds, making it hard to see or travel.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in weather reports and daily conversation about winter weather. Typical collocations: 'heavy snowstorm', 'caught in a snowstorm'. Not the same as 'blizzard', which is a more severe type of snowstorm with higher winds and lower visibility.
Spanish: tormenta de nievePortuguese (BR): tempestade de nevePortuguese (PT): tempestade de neveChinese (Simplified): 暴风雪Chinese (Traditional): 暴風雪Hindi: बर्फ़ीला तूफ़ानArabic: عاصفة ثلجيةBengali: তুষারঝড়Russian: метель - снегопад (буря)Japanese: 吹雪 - 雪嵐Vietnamese: bão tuyếtKorean: 눈보라Turkish: kar fırtınasıUrdu: برفانی طوفانIndonesian: badai salju
Example Sentences
A snowstorm covered the streets in white.
basic
The snowstorm made it hard to drive.
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We stayed inside during the snowstorm.
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They got caught in a sudden snowstorm while hiking.
natural
The airport closed because of the snowstorm.
natural
Have you ever seen a snowstorm like that?
natural