Snowbank
(noun)
A large pile or mound of snow that has been pushed or accumulated along the side of a road or other surface.
Origin:
Derived from 'snow' and 'bank', meaning a pile of snow.
Examples:
- The snowbank was several feet high, and it created a barrier that made it difficult to see the road ahead.
- The snowbank was a favorite play area for children, who would build forts and tunnels and have snowball fights.
- The snowbank was a source of frustration for drivers, who had to navigate around it to avoid hitting other vehicles or obstacles.
- The snowbank was slowly melting, as the warm sun and the passing cars sent streams of water running down the street.
- The snowbank was a reminder of the harsh winter weather, and it made many people long for the warmer days of spring.