sleet
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Sleet and snow showers were expected overnight in parts of north-west and south-west England, the Midlands, and Wales.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025
Sleet are small ice particles that form from the freezing of liquid water drops, such as raindrops.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2023
Sleet occurs when the temperature in the clouds is warmer than that on the ground.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2022
Sleet or snow mixed with sleet obviously exacerbates icy conditions of walkways and roads, and poses significant hazards.
From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2021
Sleet gusted under the protection of the overhanging roof.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing sleet
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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