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snowscape

American  
[snoh-skeyp] / ˈsnoʊˌskeɪp /

noun

  1. landscape covered with snow.

  2. a picture of a snowy scene.


Etymology

Origin of snowscape

First recorded in 1885–90; snow + -scape

Example Sentences

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Ahead of Rezaie in the snowscape is the French border, unmarked but guarded around the clock by police who peer through thermal binoculars for heat signatures.

From Seattle Times Dec. 16, 2021

“Wind River,” opening Thursday, commences on a moonlit snowscape as a bloodied young woman runs from something — or someone.

From Washington Times Aug. 9, 2017

Allen reached for his camera and quickly began shooting as the bird waddled about the vast snowscape.

From Washington Post Aug. 19, 2015

But as designed by Christine Jones, with phosphorescent lighting by Chahine Yavroyan, the stage is a spartan snowscape populated by tall, leafless trees that look as if they have been ill-used by humanity and nature.

From New York Times Jan. 25, 2015

Treat your taste buds to a scrumptious meal while feasting your eyes on the stunning snowscape before it melts away.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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