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Snohomish

American  
[snoh-hoh-mish, snuh-] / snoʊˈhoʊ mɪʃ, snə- /

noun

plural

Snohomishes,

plural

Snohomish
  1. a member of a Lushootseed-speaking Indigenous people of Washington State traditionally living around Puget Sound.


adjective

  1. of or relating to the Snohomish or their language.

Etymology

Origin of Snohomish

First recorded in 1855–60; from Lushootseed sduhubš

Example Sentences

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The US National Weather Service warns that catastrophic flooding is possible in the states of Oregon and Washington along the Skagit and Snohomish rivers.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

King county and Snohomish county officials have said there are multiple closures on state and local roads, with more likely on Thursday.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

In Snohomish County, Wash., one woman was reportedly killed by a felled tree after winds knocked out power to more than 500,000, according to electricity providers in southern Oregon.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

The century-old wall, used to create a water supply for the city of Snohomish, became too expensive to maintain.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

The sign over the door said Snohomish High School—David’s school, and the setting of the next few scenes in the movie.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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