English · Nature & Environment
snowflake
/ˈsnoʊfleɪk/
[/ˈsnoʊfleɪk/]
a single piece of falling snow
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A single small, soft piece of ice that falls as snow, often with a delicate star shape. Each one is said to be unique.
Example
A snowflake melted on her glove.
A snowflake melted on her glove.
Etymology
A compound of 'snow' (Old English 'snāw') and 'flake'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in winter descriptions; each snowflake is famously unique.