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sleet

1 of 2noun
/slit/
Forms:sleet
1

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

C2
  • The weather forecast predicts a mix of rain and sleet tomorrow morning.
  • As I stepped outside, the sleet stung my face with its icy pellets.
  • The roads became treacherous with a layer of frozen sleet, making driving hazardous.
  • We decided to postpone the outdoor event due to the impending sleet storm.
  • The sleet clung to the tree branches, creating a picturesque winter scene.