Meaning of the word sleet in English
What does sleet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sleet
US /sliːt/
UK /sliːt/
Noun
1.
a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow
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The forecast predicts sleet and freezing rain for tonight.
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We had a mix of snow and sleet this morning.
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Verb
1.
to fall as sleet
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It started to sleet heavily as we drove home.
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The weather report says it will sleet overnight.
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