🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

눈새

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nun-sae

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Snowbird/ˈsnoʊˌbɜrd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"눈새는 겨울에 따뜻한 지역으로 이동합니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who travels to a warmer climate during the winter months.

    "Many snowbirds flock to Florida each year to escape the cold northern winters."
  2. 2

    A type of bird that is commonly found in snowy regions.

    "The snowbird is known for its striking white plumage during the winter."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'snowbird' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century, combining 'snow' and 'bird' to describe people who migrate to warmer climates during the winter months, similar to migratory birds. The word reflects a cultural phenomenon of seasonal migration for leisure and comfort.

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