Snowmageddon

Pronunciation: /snoʊˈmæɡədən/

Definitions of snowmageddon

noun a portmanteau of 'snow' and 'armageddon', used to describe a severe or extreme snowstorm

Example Sentences

A1 Last winter, we had a lot of snowmageddon.

A2 The town was unprepared for the snowmageddon that hit unexpectedly.

B1 The city was paralyzed by the snowmageddon, causing widespread closures and delays.

B2 Despite the snowmageddon, the community came together to help each other shovel out their driveways.

C1 The snowmageddon of 2019 was one of the worst storms in recent memory, causing extensive damage to infrastructure.

C2 The government issued a state of emergency in response to the snowmageddon, mobilizing resources to assist affected areas.

Examples of snowmageddon in a Sentence

formal The city was brought to a standstill by the snowmageddon that hit last night.

informal Dude, did you see the snowmageddon outside? It's crazy!

slang I can't believe this snowmageddon is happening right now, it's insane!

figurative The snowmageddon of work emails flooded my inbox this morning.

Grammatical Forms of snowmageddon

• plural: snowmageddons
• comparative: more snowmageddon
• superlative: most snowmageddon
• present tense: snowmageddon
• future tense: will snowmageddon
• perfect tense: have snowmageddon
• continuous tense: is snowmageddoning
• singular: snowmageddon
• positive degree: snowmageddon
• infinitive: to snowmageddon
• gerund: snowmageddoning
• participle: snowmageddoned

Origin and Evolution of snowmageddon

First Known Use: 2008 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'snowmageddon' is a portmanteau of 'snow' and 'Armageddon', referencing the biblical end-of-the-world battle.

Evolution of the word: Initially used informally to describe severe snowstorms, 'snowmageddon' has since become a popular term in media and everyday language to exaggerate the impact of heavy snowfall.