snow angel

noun

plural snow angels
: an impression in snow that resembles a conventional representation of an angel and is made by a person lying faceup in the snow and making sweeping motions with the arms and legs
Chances are snow angels and snow men will be your child's best buddies during the frigid winter months.Julie Bourland
She proceeds to make a snow angel, clearly enjoying the classic snowy activity.Kimberly Yam

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Students took to the streets near Florida State University to throw snowballs, break out their skis and make snow angels as a rare snowstorm passed through the Southeast. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025 But even that initial wave appeared to mount a peaceful takeover, with folks posing for pictures, making snow angels and gleefully soaking in the moment. Justin Williams, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 Slide your arms up the wall, as if doing a snow angel. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025 The 23-year-old sprawled out on the floor like a snow angel in response. Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025 Get a sled and hit the park, make snow angels and pelt each other with snowballs…roll up a snowman too. Erin Reimel, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024 The proud mom also added a photo of her daughter Haley making snow angels, and a sweet family photo outside her house, playing in the snow. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024 Upon Cannon’s announcement, one Buffalo dropped to the stage floor and pretended to make snow angels. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 The clip finished with quarterback Josh Allen making snow angels on the ground with head coach Sean McDermott. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snow angel was in 1945

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“Snow angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20angel. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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