snowmaking

noun

snow·​mak·​ing ˈsnō-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce snowmaking (audio)
often attributive
: the production of snow usually for ski slopes

Examples of snowmaking in a Sentence

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To assure the best possible snow conditions, Bristol has one of the best state-of-the-art snowmaking systems, able to cover 100% of the terrain. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 Winter Park is touting a $37 million upgrade to its snowmaking system, which hadn’t had a major upgrade since it was installed in the 1970s. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2024 Smith sent another team member racing toward the snowmaking control center to activate the giant water system. Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024 Or the 60-year-old pipelines that couldn’t handle the pressure needed for snowmaking? David Hochman, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowmaking 

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmaking was in 1953

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“Snowmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmaking. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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