snow cone

noun

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

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Ocean Blue During the summer, calming shades of blue may as well be considered neutral given how frequently the color naturally appears in warm-weather activities—cloudless skies, pristine seas, blue-raspberry snow cones—not to mention how effortlessly blues pair with any look. Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 May 2025 Also featured will be the Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Animal Ambassador Program, a children’s bounce house, and free popcorn and snow cones, the release said. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025 Nostalgia Snow Cone Shaved Ice Machine 20% OFF This affordable ice shaver is perfect for making delicious snow cones right at home. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 The Philly Favorite Behind Rita’s Italian Ice Not quite a snow cone, not quite a sorbet—Italian Ice has its own place in the frozen dessert world. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 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

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“Snow cone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20cone. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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