Slush
(noun)
- A mixture of mud and water, especially on a road or path.
- A type of soft, wet snow that is not compact enough to support a person's weight.
- A partially melted mixture of snow and water.
Origin:
Late 17th century: perhaps of scandinavian origin; related to norwegian slus "mud, slush".
Examples:
- The street was covered in a layer of slush from the snow melting.
- He stepped into a pile of slush and ruined his shoes.
- She watched as the snow turned into slush in the rain.
- The slush was ankle-deep on the sidewalks.
- The children played in the slush, throwing handfuls at each other.