December Word Search
This December word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the holidays, weather, and activities of a season. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: SNOW, FROST, SLEET, BLIZZARD, COLD, CHILL, SCARF, GLOVE, MITTEN, COAT, JACKET, BOOTS.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
December word list, defined
- SNOW /snɔʊ/ · noun, verb
- A natural substance composed of ice crystals that falls from the sky during winter, or to cover a surface with a layer of this substance. Snow can also refer to a white or pale color, especially one that is dull and lacking in brightness. Related: ice, frost, hail, sleet.
- FROST /frɒst/ (UK), /frɔːst/ (US) · noun
- A thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when water vapour freezes at or below freezing temperature; also the condition of freezing cold weather that kills or damages plants. Related: ice, rime, hoarfrost, freeze.
- SLEET /sliːt/ · noun
- A type of winter precipitation that is a mixture of rain and snow, or a type of frozen raindrops that fall from the sky. It is a form of precipitation that occurs when snowflakes fall through a layer of warm air, causing them to melt into raindrops, which then pass through a layer of cold air, causing them to freeze into small, transparent ice pellets. Related: hail, freezing rain, ice pellets, snow.
- BLIZZARD /ˈblɪz.əd/ · noun
- A severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds and heavy blowing snow that drastically reduces visibility, typically lasting several hours; more generally, any overwhelming rush or flurry of something. Related: snowstorm, whiteout, tempest, gale.
- COLD /kəʊld/ (UK); /koʊld/ (US) · adjective
- Of or at a low temperature, especially noticeably below body temperature or below what is comfortable; also, lacking warmth of feeling, enthusiasm, or affection. Related: chilly, freezing, icy, frigid.
- CHILL /tʃɪl/ · noun, verb, adjective
- An unpleasant feeling of coldness, or a sudden feeling of fear or dread; as a verb, to make or become cold. Informally, it also means to relax or spend time idly. Related: coldness, shiver, frostiness, chilliness.
- SCARF /skɑːrf/ · noun
- A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or as a fashion accessory. Related: bandana, necktie, shawl, wrapping.
- GLOVE /ˈɡloʊv/ · noun
- A covering for the hand, typically consisting of a separate sheath for each finger and a thumb, usually made of leather or synthetic material. A protective covering for the hand, especially one worn to protect it from injury or to provide grip. Related: mittens, handwear, handcover, gantlet.
- MITTEN /mɪtən/ · noun
- A type of hand covering that covers the thumb and fingers, typically made of wool or synthetic material. A mitten is often worn in cold weather to keep hands warm. Related: glove, hand warmer, mitt, hand covering.
- COAT /kəʊt/ (British), /koʊt/ (US) · noun, verb
- A coat is a garment worn on the upper body, typically sleeved and fastening down the front, or the fur or wool covering of an animal. As a verb, it means to cover something with a thin layer of a substance. Related: jacket, overcoat, cloak, wrapper.
- JACKET /dʒækɪt/ · noun
- A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, typically made of fabric and fastened at the front with buttons or a zip. A jacket can be a casual or formal item of clothing, depending on the style and material used. Related: coat, jumper, windbreaker, blazer.
- BOOTS /buːts/ · noun
- Boots are sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle, often extending up the leg. As a countable noun it is the plural of 'boot', and in dated British usage 'the boots' referred to a hotel or club servant who cleaned shoes. Related: footwear, shoes.
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