Snowman

Pronunciation: /snoʊˌmæn/

Definitions of snowman

noun a figure made of snow, typically resembling a human

Example Sentences

A1 I built a snowman in the park.

A2 The children made a snowman with a carrot nose and button eyes.

B1 After the snowstorm, the yard was filled with snowmen of all shapes and sizes.

B2 The snowman stood tall in the middle of the snowy field, a beacon of winter fun.

C1 The artist sculpted a snowman out of ice for the winter festival.

C2 The elaborate snowman display in the town square was a sight to behold.

Examples of snowman in a Sentence

formal The children built a snowman in the park during the winter festival.

informal Let's make a snowman in the backyard!

slang Check out that cool snowman the kids made!

figurative His smile was as cold and fleeting as a snowman's in the spring.

Grammatical Forms of snowman

• plural: snowmen
• comparative: snowmanlier
• superlative: snowmanliest
• present tense: builds snowman
• future tense: will build snowman
• perfect tense: has built snowman
• continuous tense: is building snowman
• singular: snowman
• positive degree: snowman
• infinitive: to build snowman
• gerund: building snowman
• participle: built snowman

Origin and Evolution of snowman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'snowman' originated from the combination of 'snow' and 'man' to describe a figure made of snow resembling a human.

Evolution of the word: The term 'snowman' has remained consistent in its meaning since its first known use in the early 17th century, referring to a figure made of snow. However, the concept and design of snowmen have evolved over time, with variations in size, shape, and accessories added to enhance their appearance.