snow day

noun

US
: a day when schools and businesses are closed because a lot of snow is falling

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And when Texas recently got a rare flurry of snow, the dog and puppy—who is growing fast, and has almost caught up with her big sister's size—got to experience their first-ever snow day. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 Chance that city residents parked illegally in the Fan or downtown, even for 90 seconds, are ticketed or towed on the snow day. Karri Peifer, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025 Houston Zoo officials shared videos and images of the animals—including those from climates not used to such conditions—enjoying the rare snow day and the entertainment the white stuff provided. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 The TikTok trick comes after Amy Schumer shared a snow day hack of her own. Latoya Gayle, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snow day

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“Snow day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20day. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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