snow cone

noun

variants or sno-cone
ˈsnō-ˌkōn How to pronounce snow cone (audio)
: granular ice molded into a ball and flavored with a syrup

Examples of snow cone in a Sentence

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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 family enjoyed a sunny summer day at the park — snow cones and all. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 An Ice Shaver crushes ice into a snow-like texture for slushies, snow cones or cold drinks. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 Remember, a lemonade real-snow snow cone is the only good and safe reason to eat yellow snow. — Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snow cone

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snow cone was in 1941

Rhymes for snow cone

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“Snow cone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20cone. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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