sleet

/sliːt/

Definitions

1. noun

a form of precipitation consisting of small, translucent ice pellets that fall from the sky and typically bounce when hitting the ground.

“The weather forecast warned of sleet and freezing rain overnight.”

2. verb

to fall as sleet

“The storm sleeted down on the city, causing widespread disruptions.”

Synonyms

  • freezing rain
  • ice pellets

Antonyms

  • clear skies
  • sunshine