snowmobile

[snoh-muh-beel]

noun

Also called skimobile, snowcat. a motor vehicle with a revolving tread in the rear and steerable skis in the front, for traveling over snow.

verb (used without object), snow·mo·biled, snow·mo·bil·ing.

to operate or ride in a snowmobile.

Origin of snowmobile

First recorded in 1920–25; snow + -mobile

Related formssnow·mo·bil·er, noun

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Examples from the Web for snowmobile

Contemporary Examples of snowmobile

Johnny was gone, over the ridge, to Bozeman, for repairs on his snowmobile.
The Ballad of Johnny France
Richard Ben Cramer
January 12, 2014
I like to hunt here, I like to fish here, I like to snowmobile here.
Will Paul Ryan Help Romney With Blue-Collar Whites?
Andrew Romano
August 27, 2012
Alaska's First Dude Todd Palin took care of the kids, but showcased his masculine credentials with late night snowmobile rides.
The Political Husbands of 2010
Sandra McElwaine
September 8, 2010
We went up the mountain by SUV, helicopter, snowcat, and snowmobile.
Pure Gold: Snowboarding With Shaun White
Bob Simon
January 28, 2010
On your first night, you should take a snowmobile out to see the northern lights.
Gal With a Suitcase
Jolie Hunt
January 23, 2010

British Dictionary definitions for snowmobile

snowmobile

noun

1. a small open motor vehicle for travelling on snow, steered by two skis at the front and driven by a caterpillar track underneath
2. Also called: bombardiera larger closed motor vehicle with two skis at the front and a track at each side

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Word Origin and History for snowmobile

1931, in reference to Admiral Byrd's expedition, from snow (n.) + ending from automobile, etc.