snow flurry

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snow flurry

A child watches a snow flurry from the window.

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.
snow flurry

A child watches a snow flurry from the window.

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

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