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snowbelt

snowbelt

1 6.5
A high mountain area where snow stays through summer
  • noun
  • /ˈsnoʊˌbɛlt/
  • UK
: zona de nieve
  • Wildflowers bloomed at the edge of the snowbelt as the snow slowly melted in late July.

Examples

  • The snowbelt region attracts many skiers each winter.

  • The hikers set up camp just below the snowbelt, where the ground was still covered in white.

  • Above the tree line, the snowbelt remained visible even during the warmest months.

  • Many animals thrive in the snowbelt during winter.

  • The skiers enjoyed the fresh powder in the snowbelt during their summer training trip.

  • Many towns in the snowbelt rely on winter tourism to boost their economies.

  • The annual snowfall in the high snowbelt often attracts visitors from around the world.

Synonyms

snowfield
vssnowbelt
  • UK
1 5.5

A large area on a mountain or in cold places that stays covered in snow

is high on mountains where snow lasts long but not necessarily all year

How Long

glacier
107 3.8
snowfield
  • UK
1 5.5
snowbelt
  • UK
1 6.5
seasonal
87 2.7

Surface Forms

snowbelt singular
snowbelts plural

Morphology

snowbelt = snow + belt (transparent) = snow + belt

The meaning is directly derived from 'snow' + 'belt' with 'belt' understood as a zone or band where snow is present.

Etymology

Snowbelt is made from snow and belt, where belt means 'a band' or 'strip', like a belt around your waist or a strip on a mountain. So a snowbelt is the high band on a mountain where snow stays for a long time.