snowmobile

noun

snow·​mo·​bile ˈsnō-mō-ˌbēl How to pronounce snowmobile (audio)
: any of various automotive vehicles for travel on snow
specifically : an open vehicle for usually one or two persons with steerable skis on the front and an endless belt at the rear

Examples of snowmobile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Theories from fans point to the same lyrics in each song that seem to hint at a snowmobile accident the two got into in 2012. Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 9 May 2024 Outdoor Activities The fun continues outside with reindeers to feed, playful huskies to meet, and your choice of dog sleds or snowmobiles to explore the surrounding area in the winter. David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowmobile 

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Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmobile was in 1923

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“Snowmobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmobile. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

snowmobile

noun
snow·​mo·​bile ˈsnō-mō-ˌbēl How to pronounce snowmobile (audio)
: any of various motor vehicles for travel on snow
snowmobiler
-ˌbē-lər
noun
snowmobiling
-ˌbē-liŋ
noun

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