sleet — a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow
Pronunciation (IPA): /sliːt/
Korean meaning: 진눈깨비, 우박과 비가 섞인 강수
Korean pronunciation: **슬**리트
Example Sentences
- The weather forecast warned of sleet, so I decided to work from home in my pajamas.
- The sleet turned the parking lot into an ice rink, and everyone was sliding around like amateur figure skaters.
- The flight was delayed due to sleet conditions at the airport.
sleet
NOUN//sliːt//
a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow
a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow
Through the sleet on the street, two friends meet
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'slete'에서 유래된 단어로, 독일어의 'schlosse'와 관련이 있으며 '우박'을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 현재의 진눈깨비 의미로 발전했죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The weather forecast warned of sleet, so I decided to work from home in my pajamas.”
“The sleet turned the parking lot into an ice rink, and everyone was sliding around like amateur figure skaters.”
“The flight was delayed due to sleet conditions at the airport.”
“I opened my umbrella but the sleet was hitting me horizontally - thanks, wind!”
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