Snowman

usgb/ˈsnəʊmæn/
noun

A figure that is shaped out of snow to look like a person, often decorated with stones as eyes, stick as arms, and a hat and scarf.

The children built a snowman in the garden after it snowed.
Visual representation of "snowman" - A figure that is shaped out of snow to look like a person, often decorated with stones as eyes, stick as arms, and a hat and scarf.

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  • build a snowman
  • make a snowman
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Cultural Icon

Snowmen are iconic in winter cultures, often representing festive times like Christmas.

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They sang carols around a massive snowman at the town square.
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Childhood Activity

Making a snowman is a common childhood activity in snowy regions showing playfulness.

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The kids are outside rolling snowballs to create a snowman.
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Symbol of Impermanence

Snowmen melt away, symbolizing impermanence and changes from one state to another.

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Her sandcastle reminded her of the snowman that melted last winter.
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