snow day

American  

noun

1. a day on which public schools or other institutions are closed due to heavy snow.

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snow day British  

noun

1. a day on which heavy snow makes it impossible for children to attend school

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Example Sentences

This has long been a natural chain of events: Growing up in Newark, a snow day meant war.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Others have enjoyed their snow day by getting out the sleds or ice skates.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

But when you caramelize tomato paste, roast fresh cherry tomatoes and onion, and let it all simmer for hours on a snow day before adding a final finish of cream?

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

But in recent years, some districts, including Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, have reverted back to prepandemic snow day policies.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

First snow day always lifted her out of her skin, made her feel sharp and alive.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich