Meaning of the word snowball in English
What does snowball mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
snowball
US /ˈsnoʊ.bɑːl/
UK /ˈsnoʊ.bɑːl/
Noun
1.
a ball of snow pressed together, typically for throwing
Example:
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The children had a snowball fight in the park.
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He threw a perfect snowball that hit his friend squarely.
Verb
1.
to increase rapidly in size, intensity, or importance
Example:
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The problem began to snowball after the initial mistake.
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The rumors quickly snowballed into a major scandal.
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