snowbound

UK
/ˈsnəʊbaʊnd/
US
/ˈsnoʊbaʊnd/

Translations

snowboundadjective
more snowbound
Comp.
most snowbound
Super.
UK
/ˈsnəʊbaʊnd/
US
/ˈsnoʊbaʊnd/
The snowbound village was cut off from the rest of the world.
Заснеженная деревня была отрезана от остального мира.
Synonyms
snowed in
blocked by snow
snowboundpast participle
UK
/ˈsnəʊbaʊnd/
US
/ˈsnoʊbaʊnd/
Functions as a past-participial adjective meaning ‘bound by snow’.

Definitions

snowboundadjective
Confined or trapped by heavy snowfall.
The snowbound village was cut off from the rest of the world for several days.
Covered or surrounded by snow.
The snowbound landscape looked like a scene from a winter postcard.
snowboundpast participle
Confined or trapped by heavy snowfall; bound by snow.
They were snowbound in the mountain lodge for three days.
Covered or completely surrounded by snow.
The snowbound countryside looked breathtaking at dawn.