snowdrop

noun

snow·​drop ˈsnō-ˌdräp 

: a bulbous European herb (Galanthus nivalis) of the amaryllis family bearing nodding white flowers that often appear while the snow is on the ground

Examples of snowdrop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Daffodils, crocus, snowdrops, hyacinths, perennial tulips, and similar hardy spring bulbs are all good candidates for dividing. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026

Spring Bulbs When most growers think of springtime flowers, daffodils, hyacinths, snowdrops, and crocuses come to mind. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026

Wildflowers dot the park’s floor during the warmer months, like spring snowdrops, bellwort, Dutchman’s breeches, and wild roses; Iowa’s pretty pink state flower (the prairie rose) also flourishes here from June through August. —Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026

Spring has sprung at Martha's Bedford farm, with blooming crocuses, snowdrops, winter aconite, hellebores, irises, and more. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snowdrop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

snowdrop

noun

snow·​drop -ˌdräp 

: a European plant that is related to the amaryllises and produces nodding white flowers that often appear while snow is still on the ground