snow mist
- noun
- /snoʊ mɪst/
- UK
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neblina de nieve
- The snow mist enveloped the valley.
Examples
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The skiers moved cautiously through the snow mist that formed during the early morning hours.
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The snow mist created a magical, glittering effect under the streetlights.
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A dense snow mist blanketed the valley, making it difficult to see the road ahead.
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We could barely see through the snow mist.
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As I walked through the valley, the snow mist enveloped the trees, making the scenery look magical.
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The morning snow mist floated above the ground, creating an enchanting atmosphere around the frozen lake.
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Driving with caution is important when the snow mist reduces visibility during winter drives.
Synonyms
1
7.3
A thick mist of tiny ice crystals that makes it hard to see in very cold weather
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9.9
A thick icy fog that forms in very cold valleys and coats trees and fences
A thin fog made of tiny pieces of ice in very cold air
Very small ice crystals near the ground that sparkle in cold clear weather
How Dense
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: combining 'snow' (frozen crystals) with 'mist' (a light fog) yields a mist composed of snow/ice particles. This noun–noun combination follows a transparent compounding pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
Snow mist comes from the image of tiny bits of snow hanging in the air like a light mist. These tiny bits of ice 'make it hard to see', so snow mist means a thin cloud of ice in the air that reduces visibility.