Cool MateMeaning of Sleet
In simple words: Wet snow or rain that falls when it's cold.
Sleet in a sentence
- The weather forecast predicts sleet overnight.
- Driving can be dangerous when there's sleet on the road.
- Yesterday, we experienced sleet that made everything icy.
- Sleet can cause power outages due to ice accumulation on trees.
- I hate walking in sleet; it makes my shoes wet.
How to use Sleet
Use 'sleet' to describe specific winter weather conditions. Avoid using it in non-weather contexts. More common in regions with cold winters.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'sleet' as 'slippery sheet' of wet snow.
Related words
Collocations with Sleet
- falling sleet
- driving in sleet
- sleet accumulation
Synonyms for Sleet
- ice pellets
- wintry mix
- winter precipitation
Common mistakes with Sleet
- Confused with 'sleep' due to pronunciation
- Using 'sleet' when referring to regular rain
- Not recognizing 'sleet' as a specific type of precipitation
Sleet appears in
Sleet in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
زخات المطر المتجمد
ثلج مبلل أو مطر يتساقط عندما يكون الجو بارداً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বরফবৃষ্টি
ঠান্ডা আবহাওয়ায় ভেজা বরফ বা বৃষ্টি।
- GermanDeutsch
Schneeregen
Nasser Schnee oder Regen, der bei Kälte fällt.
- SpanishEspañol
Aguanieve
Nieve mojada o lluvia que cae cuando hace frío.
- Persianفارسی
باران یخزده
برف مرطوب یا بارانی که در هوای سرد میبارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Neige fondue
De la neige fondue ou de la pluie qui tombe quand il fait froid.
- Hindiहिन्दी
हिमपात
ठंड होने पर गिरने वाली गीली बर्फ या बारिश।
- ItalianItaliano
neve mista a pioggia
Neve bagnata o pioggia che cade quando fa freddo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Chuva congelada
Neve molhada ou chuva que cai quando está frio.
- RussianРусский
Мокрый снег, Снег с дождем
Мокрый снег или дождь, который идет, когда холодно.
- Urduاردو
برف باری
سرد موسم میں گرنے والی گیلی برف یا بارش۔
- Chinese中文
雨夹雪
下雨又下雪，但又冷又湿的那种天气。
More s like Sleet
- Ice pellets
- VisibleB2
Able to be seen; not hidden or obscured.
- HumidB1
Having a high level of moisture in the air.
- ScorchB1
To burn the surface of something with heat.
- DroughtB2
A prolonged dry period with insufficient rainfall.
- CloudA2
a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water
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Frequently asked questions about Sleet
What does Sleet mean?
Wet snow or rain that falls when it's cold.
What is the definition of Sleet?
A mixture of rain and snow that falls as ice pellets.
How do you use Sleet in a sentence?
The weather forecast predicts sleet overnight.
Can you give another example of Sleet?
Driving can be dangerous when there's sleet on the road.
What are synonyms for Sleet?
Common alternatives include ice pellets, wintry mix, winter precipitation.
What words go with Sleet?
It commonly pairs with falling sleet, driving in sleet, sleet accumulation.
What are common mistakes when using Sleet?
Confused with 'sleep' due to pronunciation Using 'sleet' when referring to regular rain Not recognizing 'sleet' as a specific type of precipitation
How do you pronounce Sleet?
US: //sliːt//, UK: //sliːt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sleet?
Use 'sleet' to describe specific winter weather conditions. Avoid using it in non-weather contexts. More common in regions with cold winters.