snow cone

noun

1. a paper cup with shaved or crushed ice over which flavored syrup has been poured.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snow cone¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

The snow cone rises in the midst of other cones, which would appear equally high but for the difference of colour.

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At the bottom of the glacier we saw Ole Engelstad's great snow-cone rising in the air to 19,000 feet.

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Alan bought a condensed milk and kiwi snow-cone from a sidewalk vendor and offered to treat Kurt, but he declined.

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