What does SLEET mean?

Sleet

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: Sleet is a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow. As a verb, it means to fall as sleet.

Pronunciations: US: /slit/, UK: /sliːt/

Origin and Usage: The word sleet comes from the Old English word "slete," which means "hail." Sleet is a common form of winter precipitation in many parts of the world, often occurring when raindrops freeze as they fall through a layer of subfreezing air. It is also common during winter storms, when it can cause hazardous driving conditions.

Synonyms: Ice pellets, hail, freezing rain

Related Words: Snowy, frost, slush, frost, icier

Example Sentences:

• The weather forecast predicts sleet and freezing rain tonight.
• She slipped on the sleet-covered sidewalk and fell.
• The sleet made driving conditions treacherous.
• The roofs were covered with a layer of sleet.