Meaning of the word snowdrift in English

What does snowdrift mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

snowdrift

US /ˈsnoʊ.drɪft/
UK /ˈsnəʊ.drɪft/
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Noun

a bank of deep snow heaped up by the wind

Example:
The car got stuck in a large snowdrift.
Children love to play on the soft snowdrifts.