snow cone
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of snow cone
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The ice crush preset can turn ice into snow, ready for a snow cone treat, while the stir function is great for emulsified sauces like Caesar dressing.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024
It’s also a chance to get that snow cone machine you’ve had your eye on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Rachel Cerlen, 37, fed her 1-year-old daughter a snow cone and handed a bag of popcorn to her son, 4, while they cooled off in the shade.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2022
Barnes also said there were snow cone carts everywhere, so he enjoyed one despite the brain freeze.
From Fox News ● Mar. 19, 2022
He was dribbling his snow cone in the dirt to make a pattern, but most of it stained his shirt.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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