snow cone

noun
\ ˈsnō-ˌkōn How to pronounce snow cone (audio) \
variants: or

Definition of snow cone

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

Examples of snow cone in a Sentence

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Also, the Freedom District Lions Club will be serving free French fries, and components within the local volunteer fire department will be serving free hot dogs and snow cones. baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "South Carroll: Sykesville police, first-responders plan to join National Night Out festivities," 29 July 2019 At the pop-up events, Mount Hood reps will have snow cones and virtual reality goggles that let wearers experience the activities of the area. Melissa Yeager, azcentral, "Want to win a free trip to Oregon? Look for the Mount Hood pop-up vending machines around Phoenix," 21 June 2019 Other vendors will offer bottled water, desserts, ice cream, popcorn, pretzels, snow cones, soda and other snacks. Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "What you need to know about SausageFest 2019," 1 Feb. 2018 Sometimes he and his friends would trade them in for snow cones. Los Angeles Times, "El Paso Walmart manager, who helped customers survive and employees cope, finds solace in baseball," 9 Aug. 2019 Tropical Sno was on hand to sell snow cones and Old Town Red Hots sold hot dogs and chips. Diane Dachota, chicagotribune.com, "Children explore garbage, cement, police and fire trucks in Western Springs," 22 July 2019 Dozens of people came to walk in the second annual parade or celebrate at its end with live music and snow cones at Malcolm X Park. Gal Tziperman Lotan, BostonGlobe.com, "Roxbury residents celebrate their neighborhood with Unity parade," 21 July 2019 From his small beginnings in that snow cone shop several years ago, Bazzara’s culinary creations have sparked a following. Jennifer Bolton, Houston Chronicle, "Pasadena eatery finds starchy success with mammoth spuds," 20 June 2019 Polar Play also sells treats like snow cones and popcorn balls, as well as food. Arizona Republic, azcentral, "Summer in Arizona: Locals share 100 fun ways to survive the 100-degree heat in Phoenix," 1 July 2019

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First Known Use of snow cone

1941, in the meaning defined above

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snow cone

noun

English Language Learners Definition of snow cone

US : a cone-shaped paper cup that contains very small pieces of ice flavored with a sweet syrup