snow day
A 'snow day' often brings unexpected time off from school or work due to significant winter weather, particularly snow.
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Definition
B1General
(common, informal)A day when schools or workplaces are closed because of heavy snowfall or severe winter weather.
Example
- The kids were thrilled to have a snow day and spent the afternoon building snowmen.
- Due to the blizzard, the company announced a snow day for all employees.
B2Education
(regional, US)A scheduled day off in the school calendar, anticipating closures due to winter weather.
Example
- The school district has built-in snow days to account for potential weather-related closures.
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