snow cone

noun

: granular ice molded into a ball and flavored with a syrup

Examples of snow cone in a Sentence

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The family enjoyed a sunny summer day at the park — snow cones and all. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Other participants will include Charming Bee Creations, Curated Cravings, DBA Fusion Essentials, Earth Made snow cones, Farm Fresh to You, Free Flight, Global Holistic Solutions, Healthy Kids Happy Planet and OTB Handmade Crafts. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 This yellowy-green syrup gets mixed with the snow to make a tangy, spicy snow cone. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026 The set included a piraguas (snow cone) cart, a boxing match, people playing dominoes and others dancing. Angela Yang, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snow cone

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snow cone was in 1941

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“Snow cone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20cone. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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