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One of the very best reasons for having children is to be reminded of the incomparable joys of a snow day.
Susan Orlean

Meaning of "snow day" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SNOW DAY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SNOW DAY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Snow day is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SNOW DAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

snow day

Weather-related cancellation

A weather-related cancellation or delay is closure, cancellation, or delay of an institution, operation, or event as a result of inclement weather. Certain institutions, such as schools, are likely to close when bad weather, such as snow, flooding, tropical cyclones or extreme heat or cold impairs travel, causes power outages, or otherwise impedes public safety or makes opening the facility impossible or more difficult. Depending upon the local climate, the chances of a school or school system closing may vary. While some regions may close or delay schools when there is any question of safety, others located in areas where bad weather is a regular occurrence may remain open, as local people may be accustomed to travelling under such conditions. Many countries and smaller jurisdictions have mandates for a minimum number of school days in a year. To meet these requirements, many schools that face a likelihood of closure build a few extra school days into their calendar. If, by the end of the year, these days are unused, some schools give students days off.

Definition of snow day in the English dictionary

The definition of snow day in the dictionary is a day on which heavy snow makes it impossible for children to attend school.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SNOW DAY

snow bank
snow blindness
snow bridge
snow buggy
snow bunny
snow bunting
snow cannon
snow cave
snow chains
snow crab
snow devil
snow eater
snow fence
snow geese
snow goose
snow grass
snow gum
snow hole
snow job
snow leopard

WORDS THAT END LIKE SNOW DAY

at the end of the day
carry the day
day by day
field day
from day to day
good day
hump day
officer of the day
on day
open day
order of the day
per day
rainy day
show day
some day
that will be the day
the other day
Valentine´s day
wedding day
working day

Synonyms and antonyms of snow day in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «snow day» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SNOW DAY

Find out the translation of snow day to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of snow day from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «snow day» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

下雪天
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

día de nieve
570 millions of speakers

English

snow day
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बर्फ दिन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يوم الثلوج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

снег день
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dia de neve
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তুষারপাতের দিন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jour de neige
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

hari bersalji
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schnee Tag
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

雪の日
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

눈이 하루
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Salju dina
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngày tuyết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பனி நாள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बर्फाळ दिवस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

karlı gün
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

giorno di neve
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dzień śnieg
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сніг день
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zi de zăpadă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ημέρα χιονιού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sneeu dag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

snö dag
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snø dag
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of snow day

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SNOW DAY»

The term «snow day» is quite widely used and occupies the 53.966 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SNOW DAY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about snow day

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2 QUOTES WITH «SNOW DAY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word snow day.
1
Susan Orlean
One of the very best reasons for having children is to be reminded of the incomparable joys of a snow day.
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Susan Orlean
A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNOW DAY»

Discover the use of snow day in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to snow day and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Snow Day: A Novel
In this debut novel, Peter is a simple man who lives by a simple truth--a person gains strength by leaning on his constants.
Billy Coffey, 2010
2
Snow Day
Text and illustrations describe what happens after a major snowstorm, from plowing driveways and rescuing stranded motorists to clearing train tracks, airports, and harbors.
Betsy Maestro, 1992
3
Snow day
A child enjoys all kinds of activities inside and out on a snowy day.
Lynn Plourde, Richard DeRosa, Steve Blane, 2002
4
Super Snow Day: Seek and Find
When a heavy snowfall causes schools and businesses to close, Tommy follows a series of notes from his Aunt Jeanne as he explores the frozen landscape, makes new friends, and participates in winter sports.
Michael Garland, 2010
5
Snow Day for Mouse
On a snowy day, Judy Cox and Jeffrey Ebbeler's charming Mouse is swept outside where he plays in the snow, ice skates on a frozen puddle, and makes sure his friends the birds get something to eat.
Judy Cox, 2013
6
The Snow Day
A little rabbit enjoys having a day off from kindergarten and spending time with his mother during a snowstorm, but his father's flight home is cancelled until the snow stops falling.
‎2009
7
Huggly's Snow Day
Huggly and his friends discover snow.
Tedd Arnold, 1948
8
Snow Day!
When school is cancelled because of snow, Robby and his family enjoy the day together.
Barbara M. Joosse, 1999
9
Snow Day Dance
When her students head home, put on their pajamas, and do their special snow dance per the suggestion of their creative teacher, the kids discover that their magic has worked as they awaken to a winter wonderland and a perfect day off from ...
Will Hubbell, 2005
10
Snow Day!
Four crocodile friends enjoy a snowy day of sledding.
Patricia Lakin, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNOW DAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term snow day is used in the context of the following news items.
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Snow ends as a deep freeze takes over, numerous icy spots likely …
Totals to the southeast may still need an update, since the main snow bands went through there after most other spots, ... [Area pets give snow day two paws up!]. «Washington Post, Mar 15»
2
Snow Day! Six Inches Of Snow Causes Government Shutdown In …
Federal government offices in Washington D.C. are closed today after a winter storm dumped about six inches of snow in the area last night. The decision to ... «Breitbart News, Feb 15»
3
MBTA Rail Service Shut Down Tuesday For Snow Cleanup
In response to the T's decision, Baker declared a partial snow day and asked all non-emergency state employees who live or work in Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex ... «CBS Local, Feb 15»
4
Gov. Baker Has Declared Tuesday a 'Partial State Snow Day'
The decision to issue the state emergency and partial snow day, the governor said, was based on the announcement from the T that Tuesday service will be ... «BostInno, Feb 15»
5
What Would You Do on a Snow Day?
Do you have any snow day rituals? Do you like to play in the snow? Would you go sledding or have a snowball fight? Or would you rather stay inside and keep ... «New York Times, Jan 15»
6
Southern California gets unusual snow day as thousands brave cold
People knock fresh snow off tree branches after a storm brought snow to many southern California locales, near Yucaipa 31 December. Photograph: David ... «The Guardian, Jan 15»
7
Bills Get Snow Day and Logistics Headache
“A foot of snow, you can probably clear the whole place in a three-day period,” Major said. “We're talking four feet now, plus another two feet coming. We know ... «New York Times, Nov 14»
8
Washington DC takes a snow day as much of US hit by another …
The latest frigid blow of the harsh winter threatened as much as 10in of snow by the end of the day in Washington, Baltimore and elsewhere in the mid-Atlantic ... «The Guardian, Mar 14»
9
Kids in NYC Have to Go to School on Thursday, Or Declare Their …
There's only been one snow day so far in De Blasio's New York, and many parents were angry that school remained open during the last big storm. "Damned if ... «New York Magazine, Feb 14»
10
The Anti-Snow-Day Mayor Makes the Right Call
Shutting down classrooms just because it's snowing, or because other school districts have declared a snow day, makes no sense. In forsaking the easy option, ... «New Yorker, Jan 14»

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