snowmaker
/ˈsnoʊˌmeɪkər/
noun
- A machine that produces artificial snow, typically used at ski resorts.
- Without enough natural snow, the mountain relies on snowmakers to keep the trails open.
- The ski resort turned on the snowmakers to cover the slopes before the holiday weekend.
- A loud snowmaker hummed all night, creating a fresh layer of powder.
- A person who operates or manages a snowmaking machine.
- The resort hired an extra snowmaker to prepare for the upcoming competition.
- As a snowmaker, she works overnight to ensure good skiing conditions by morning.
- The snowmaker checked the weather forecast to decide when to run the machines.