Synonyms for

Sleet

Verb / sli:t / Another word for sleet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a mixture of rain and snow

Synonyms & similar words

hail slush firn glaze hoarfrost rime snowflakes

Example sentences

  1. The sleet stung my face as I walked outside.
  2. The roads were dangerous because of the sleet.
  3. We had to scrape the sleet off of our car windows.
  4. The weather forecast said it would sleet all day.
  5. The sleet turned into snow as the temperature dropped.

Quotes

  • Sleet or hail, never fails.
  • Sleet or snow, out you go!
  • Sleet showers in March are bad, they chill the buds and spoil the pad.

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