Definition

Noun: 1. A brief, light fall of snow accompanied by a gust of wind: A snow flurry is a short-lived, light snowfall, often driven by wind, that does not typically lead to significant accumulation on the ground. 2. Something resembling such a brief, swirling fall: The term can also describe any similar brief, light, and swirling shower of small particles or a sudden, brief period of activity or excitement.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Meteorological):
  • We experienced a sudden snow flurry on our walk, but it stopped after just a few minutes.
  • The forecast calls for occasional snow flurries this afternoon, but no major storm.
• Noun (Figurative):
  • A snow flurry of confetti fell from the ceiling at the end of the concert.
  • Her announcement caused a snow flurry of questions from the reporters.

Advanced Usage

• "A flurry of [something]": This is a very common figurative extension. It describes a sudden, brief, and often agitated burst of activity or a small, swirling mass of things.
  • The email triggered a flurry of responses. (A sudden burst of activity)
  • A flurry of leaves blew across the path. (A small, swirling mass)

Variants and Related Words

• Flurry (noun/verb): The base word. As a noun, it can mean a light snowfall (), a sudden gust of wind, or a brief period of commotion. As a verb, it means to agitate or confuse.
  • Noun: There was a flurry of activity before the guests arrived.
  • Verb: Don't be flurried by the last-minute changes.

Synonyms

• Snow shower: A very similar meteorological term for a brief fall of snow.
• Gust: A brief, strong rush of wind (one component of a ).
• Flurry: The core synonym when used in its figurative sense (e.g., a flurry of activity).

Related Phrases

• In a flurry: In a state of hurried movement or activity.
  • She left the house in a flurry, forgetting her keys.

Related Idioms

• A flurry of excitement/activity: A standard idiom for describing a sudden, short burst of commotion.
  • The winning goal created a flurry of excitement in the stadium.

Noun

1. a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that)
   • he had to close the window against the flurries
   • there was a flurry of chicken feathers