Snow Globe

Pronunciation: /snoʊ gloʊb/

Definitions of snow globe

noun a decorative object often used as a holiday decoration

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a snow globe as a souvenir from my trip.

A2 The snow globe on the shelf is very pretty.

B1 She collects snow globes from different countries.

B2 The snow globe displayed in the museum was intricately designed.

C1 The antique snow globe in the collection was worth a fortune.

C2 The snow globe artist was renowned for their intricate designs.

Examples of snow globe in a Sentence

formal The snow globe on the mantelpiece was a beautiful addition to the room's decor.

informal I love shaking up my snow globe and watching the snow fall.

slang Check out this cool snow globe I got at the souvenir shop!

figurative Her thoughts swirled around in her mind like a shaken snow globe.

Grammatical Forms of snow globe

• plural: snow globes
• comparative: more snow globe
• superlative: most snow globe
• present tense: snow globe
• future tense: will snow globe
• perfect tense: have snow globed
• continuous tense: is snow globing
• singular: snow globe
• positive degree: snow globe
• infinitive: to snow globe
• gerund: snow globing
• participle: snow globed

Origin and Evolution of snow globe

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The concept of snow globes can be traced back to the 19th century when glass blowers in Europe created glass paperweights filled with water and floating particles.

Evolution of the word: The term 'snow globe' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in 1889.