Snowbound
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsnoʊˌbaʊnd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Snowbound is an adjective meaning Prevented from moving or traveling due to snow or snowy weather.
Meaning
Prevented from moving or traveling due to snow or snowy weather.
More Meanings
- Of a location or other destination, inaccessible due to being covered in snow.
Example Sentences
When a passenger or freight train is snowbound, any train crew or passengers must first be rescued and taken to the nearest station. This task is usually done by local trackmen.
Synonyms for snowbound
Depending on context, synonyms include storm-stayed, confined.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include confined, snowing, snow, besnowed, snowdrifted, snowy.
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