Snohomish

American  

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

noun

• Snohomishes,
  plural
• Snohomish
  plural

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

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adjective

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

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Snohomish
  plural
• Snohomishes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Snohomish

First recorded in 1855–60; from Lushootseed sduhubš

Example Sentences

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Snohomish

They said the Snohomish River is also experiencing major flooding and "dancing with records" as water laps against a local flood wall.

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

“I didn’t know Snohomish was a tribe,” I say.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day