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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sleety

/ˈslɪti/ adjective · British & US
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What does sleety mean?

adjective

Falling as or resembling small, transparent ice crystals; consisting of or resembling small, transparent ice crystals. Often used to describe rain or snow that falls in fine, delicate flakes.

Example

"The sleety rain made it difficult to see the road ahead."

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