Pronunciation: /slit/
noun a form of precipitation consisting of small ice pellets
A1 I don't like going outside when it's raining sleet.
A2 The weather forecast predicts sleet for tomorrow afternoon.
B1 Driving in sleet can be dangerous, so be careful on the roads.
B2 The sleet storm caused power outages throughout the city.
C1 The sleet turned to ice on the roads, making them extremely slippery.
C2 The sound of sleet hitting the window was oddly soothing as I read my book.
verb not applicable
A1 I sleeted on the ice and almost fell.
A2 The weather forecast says it will sleet later today.
B1 The roads were dangerous after sleet had fallen overnight.
B2 The car skidded on the sleet-covered road.
C1 The sleet made it difficult to see while driving.
C2 Despite the sleet, the hikers continued on their journey.
adjective not applicable
A1 The sleet weather made the roads slippery.
A2 I wore my sleet boots to keep my feet warm and dry.
B1 The sleet storm caused delays in the train schedule.
B2 The sleet-covered trees glistened in the sunlight.
C1 The sleet conditions made driving treacherous for even experienced drivers.
C2 The sleet storm was so severe that many flights were cancelled.
adverb not applicable
A1 I walked home in the sleet.
A2 She slipped on the icy sidewalk during the sleet storm.
B1 Driving in sleet can be dangerous, so be cautious.
B2 The sleet quickly turned to snow, covering the ground in a white blanket.
C1 The sleet made it difficult to see while driving on the highway.
C2 Despite the sleet, the marathon runners continued on with determination.
pronoun not applicable
A1 It is sleet.
A2 I don't like sleet.
B1 The forecast predicts sleet for tomorrow.
B2 The sleet made driving conditions dangerous.
C1 Despite the sleet, the event went on as planned.
C2 The sleet storm caused widespread power outages.
preposition not applicable
A1 I walked to the store in the sleet.
A2 She slipped on the icy sleet outside.
B1 The children played in the sleet, building snowmen.
B2 Despite the sleet, the delivery truck made it on time.
C1 The sleet made driving conditions treacherous.
C2 The sleet storm caused power outages throughout the city.
conjunction not applicable
A1 It was cold and rainy, so we stayed inside to avoid the sleet.
A2 I had to wear my heavy coat because the sleet was coming down hard.
B1 The roads were slippery due to the sleet, so we drove carefully.
B2 The weather forecast predicted a mix of rain and sleet for tomorrow.
C1 The sleet turned to snow as the temperature dropped below freezing.
C2 Despite the sleet, the delivery truck arrived on time with our package.
interjection not applicable
A1 Sleet! I forgot my umbrella.
A2 Sleet! It's so cold outside.
B1 Sleet! I hope the roads aren't too slippery.
B2 Sleet! I need to drive carefully in this weather.
C1 Sleet! I should check the weather forecast before going out.
C2 Sleet! I prefer staying indoors on days like this.
article not applicable
A1 I don't like going outside when it's sleet.
A2 The sleet made the roads slippery and dangerous to drive on.
B1 The weather forecast predicts sleet for tomorrow morning.
B2 The sleet storm caused power outages and traffic delays.
C1 Despite the sleet, the marathon runners persevered and crossed the finish line.
C2 The sleet combined with strong winds created a harsh winter storm that lasted for days.
formal The weather forecast predicts a mix of rain and sleet for tomorrow evening.
informal I heard it's going to sleet later, so make sure you have your umbrella handy.
slang I hate when it sleets, it's so annoying to deal with.
figurative The criticism from her boss felt like sleet on a cold winter day, harsh and unwelcome.
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